Vice President Mike Pence’s physician raised concerns within the White House last fall about the possibility that White House physician Ronny Jackson may have violated federal privacy protection for second lady Karen Pence.
The incident originally went unreported, but three memos from Pence’s physician detailing his fears were shared with CNN.
Pence’s doctor accused Jackson of abusing his authority and inappropriately intervening in a medical situation involving Karen Pence, and then briefing the White House staff and sharing details to other medical professionals without consulting the vice president’s physician, according to the documents CNN obtained.
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The physician also claimed in his memos that he felt intimidated and “uncomfortable” being around Jackson, and that he felt he was treated unprofessionally. Pence’s physician even said he considered resigning over the incident.
The first documented evidence regarding misconduct can be added to a list of unsubstantiated claims that Jackson often worked intoxicated and was pegged the “candy man” for over-prescribing pain medication.
President Trump nominated Jackson to fill the position of Veterans Affairs secretary. But the White House physician removed his name from consideration after his confirmation hearing was indefinitely postponed following the surface of professional misconduct allegations against him.
