Trump Pushes Out Shulkin at VA, Nominates Jackson as Replacement

President Trump has ousted Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin and nominated his personal physician, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, as his replacement, reports Reuters . VoteVets' Will Wischer noted his group hopes Jackson will block any attempt to privatize the VA or its health services. "If Dr. Jackson can do that, immediately, he will do a lot to help his chances at confirmation," he said. The VA delivers care at more than 1,200 facilities, including 170 VA Medical Centers, to more than 9 million veterans.