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Trump Stands Behind VA Pick, But Says ‘I Wouldn’t Do It’

By Bian Elkhatib
Posted April 24, 2018 at 6:49pm

By Bian Elkhatib

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President Donald Trump held a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron where he was asked a question about Ronny Jackson, Trump’s pick for secretary of Veterans Affairs. Jackson has recently faced allegations including a hostile work environment and drinking on the job.

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