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White House Doctor Who Smeared Trump Veteran Affairs Pick Resigns

White House Doctor Who Smeared Trump Veteran Affairs Pick Resigns
Dr. Ronny Jackson departs the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 25, 2018. Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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Dr. Jennifer Peña, physician to Vice President Mike Pence, who initiated a slew of allegations against Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, former physician to President Donald Trump, has resigned.

Jackson, a physician for three presidents, was nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Veteran Affairs Department.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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