Dr Ronny Jackson, a former White House physician, has been in the news for various reasons lately. One of the most asked questions about him is whether he is a Democrat.
Before diving into Dr Jackson's political affiliation, let's briefly discuss who he is. Born on May 4, 1967, in Levelland, Texas, Jackson graduated from Texas A&M University in 1991 with a degree in Marine Biology.
After completing medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, he went on to serve as a physician in the US Navy.
Dr Jackson's most notable appointment was as the personal physician to former President Donald Trump. He also served in the same role for President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
In 2018, Trump nominated Jackson to become the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, but the nomination was withdrawn following allegations of professional misconduct.
Is Dr Ronny Jackson a Democrat?
Now, let's answer the question at hand: Is Dr Ronny Jackson a Democrat? The answer is yes, Dr Jackson is a Republican, not a Democrat.
He first registered as a Republican voter in Texas in 2006, and his political affiliation has not changed since then.
Dr Jackson's involvement in politics began when he was appointed as the White House physician in 2006 during President George W. Bush's administration.
He continued to serve in the same role for President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump. Dr Jackson's association with Trump has made him a controversial figure in the political world.
Dr Jackson's first foray into politics was during the 2012 Presidential election when he served as the physician for Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
In 2018, Trump nominated him to become the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, but the nomination was withdrawn following allegations of professional misconduct.
Dr Jackson denied the allegations and was cleared of any wrongdoing by the Department of Defense Inspector General's Office.
In November 2020, Dr Jackson ran for election to the US House of Representatives from Texas's 13th Congressional District.
He won the election with 80.8% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Gus Trujillo. Dr Jackson's victory came as no surprise, given that Texas's 13th Congressional District is a Republican stronghold.
In Congress, Dr Jackson has supported President Trump's policies and has been a vocal advocate for veterans' issues.
He has also been critical of Democrats and their policies, particularly those related to healthcare and immigration.
