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Trump says a Democratic senator should resign for sharing allegations against his VA pick

April 28, 2018

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President Trump on Saturday pushed back on allegations made by Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) about Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the president's former pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs:

Allegations made by Senator Jon Tester against Admiral/Doctor Ron Jackson are proving false. The Secret Service is unable to confirm (in fact they deny) any of the phony Democrat charges which have absolutely devastated the wonderful Jackson family. Tester should resign. The.....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 28, 2018

Previously, on Friday, Trump called Tester's actions an "absolute disgrace" and mused that Montana is not "going to put up with it."

Jackson withdrew his nomination Thursday following accusations that he crashed a government vehicle while drunk, drank on the job, and handed out prescription drugs "like candy." Jackson denied all allegations. The White House on Friday shared documents with The Wall Street Journal intended to substantiate Jackson's defense.