White House Vetting Process Criticized After VA Pick Stumbles

Bloomberg: President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan backlash for failing to properly vet his nominee to head the Veterans Affairs Department, Ronny Jackson.

Democrats, Republicans and veterans groups have assailed the White House after allegations emerged that Jackson, the White House doctor, had engaged in improper behavior and management lapses. A planned confirmation hearing by the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee was abruptly canceled this week as lawmakers sought more information about Jackson’s background.

The White House has struggled to defend its personnel selection process, which has produced record turnover and a series of controversy-plagued appointees. Jackson’s difficulties getting confirmed add to a string of personnel mishaps amid a backlog of unfilled positions across the government.

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