Ronny Lynn Jackson (born May 4, 1967) is an American physician and a retired United States Navy rear admiral.
Beginning in the White House Medical Unit in the mid-2000s, Jackson was appointed to the role of Physician to the President on July 25, 2013, by Barack Obama and was retained by Donald Trump after his inauguration in January 2017.On March 28, 2018, Trump nominated Jackson to be United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs to succeed David Shulkin.
On April 23, 2018, allegations were publicized against Jackson alleging misconduct and mismanagement during his service in the White House.
The administration disputed the allegations.
Concern was also expressed about Jackson's lack of management experience.
On April 26, 2018, Jackson withdrew his nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
He returned to duty with the White House Medical Unit but will no longer serve as Physician to the President.
On February 2, 2019, President Trump appointed Jackson to serve as Assistant to the President and Chief Medical Advisor, a new position in the Executive Office.