According to a report by NPR, 2024, following the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who previously served as Trump’s White House physician, has been providing medical care and support to the former President.
In an interview with CNN on Monday, Jackson revealed that Trump was missing “a little bit at the top” of his ear due to the shooting and that he had dressed the wound that morning, as reported by Daily Beast on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Jackson’s comments have sparked widespread interest, with some attendees at the Republican National Convention even bandaging their own ears in solidarity with Trump.
Jackson’s relationship with Trump dates back to his time as White House physician, during which he famously described Trump as being in “excellent” health and attributed it to “incredibly good genes.”
He even went so far as to say that if Trump had a healthier diet, he might live to be 200 years old.
Trump was so impressed with Jackson that he nominated him to head the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2018, although the nomination ultimately fell through due to allegations of misconduct during Jackson’s time in the Navy and White House.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Jackson has remained a loyal supporter of Trump and has continued to make headlines for his outspoken comments and behavior.
As a lawmaker, he has echoed Trump’s attacks on Joe Biden and has even called for the president to submit to drug tests before and after the presidential debate.
His comments have drawn criticism from some, including former White House photographer Pete Souza, who has publicly retaliated to Jackson’s slights on Biden on social media.
Jackson’s past has continued to haunt him, with reports emerging last year that he was demoted to the rank of captain in 2022 due to the Pentagon inspector general’s report on his inappropriate behavior.
Despite this, he has continued to describe himself as a retired rear admiral in statements.
Through it all, Jackson has remained a controversial and outspoken figure, known for his unwavering support of Trump and his unapologetic style.
As the former president recovers from the recent assassination attempt, Jackson’s role in his medical treatment has brought him back into the spotlight, and his comments about Trump’s health have sparked widespread interest and debate.
“I went up and dressed his ear this morning,” Jackson told right-wing media figure Benny Johnson.
“I would prefer to have you here,” Trump told Jackson after the shooting. “And I said, ‘OK, enough said.'”
“I told the president that if he had a healthier diet over the last 20 years, he might live to be 200 years old,” Jackson said in 2018.
“Three years ago I was the subject of a political hit job because I stood with President Trump,” Jackson said in a statement.
“Today, a Department of Defense Inspector General report has resurrected those same false allegations from my years with the Obama Administration because I have refused to turn my back on President Trump.”
