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    Trump To Replace VA Secretary David Shulkin

    The president intends to nominate Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician, to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    by Quil Lawrence Mar 28, 2018 5 minutes
    Dr. Ronny Jackson speaks during the daily White House press briefing on January 16, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

    Updated at 7:30 p.m. ET

    President Trump intends to replace Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin with the White House physician, Navy Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson, the president announced on Twitter on Wednesday.

    "I am thankful for Dr. David Shulkin's service to our country and to our GREAT VETERANS!" Trump wrote.

    "I appreciate the work of Dr. David Shulkin and the many great things we did together at Veterans Affairs, including the VA Accountability Act that he was helpful in getting passed," the president said in an additional statement released by the White House. "He has been a great supporter of veterans across the country and I am grateful for his service."

    Until Jackson is confirmed by the Senate, Trump said, Robert Wilkie of the Department of Defense will serve as acting secretary

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