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Ronny Lynn Jackson (born May 4, 1967) is an American physician, politician, and former United States Navy officer who has served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 13th congressional district since 2021.[4] A member of the Republican Party, his district is based in Amarillo and includes the Texas panhandle and much of northeast Texas, as far as Denton.

Key Information

Jackson joined the White House Medical Unit in the mid-2000s under George W. Bush, and served as physician to the president from 2013 to 2018 under Barack Obama and Donald Trump.[5][6]

In March 2018, Trump nominated Jackson to be U.S. secretary of veterans affairs to succeed David Shulkin,[6][7][8] but Jackson withdrew the following month amid allegations of misconduct and mismanagement during his service in the White House.[9][10][11][12][13][14] In February 2019, Trump appointed Jackson assistant to the president and chief medical advisor, a new position in the Executive Office.[15]

Jackson retired from the Navy as a rear admiral (lower half) in December 2019.[16] In 2020, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2021, an investigation by the Defense Department inspector general found that Jackson had engaged in various inappropriate behaviors as an admiral; the following year, the Navy retroactively demoted him to the rank of captain. Jackson continued to represent himself as an admiral until his demotion was brought to light in 2024. In 2025, his rank of rear admiral (lower half) was restored.

Early life and education

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Jackson was born to Waymon and Norma Jackson and raised in Levelland, Texas.[17] As a child, he was interested in aquatic activities, including swimming and jet skiing. He has two siblings, Gary and Stacy Jackson, who are both employed in Levelland's Covenant Hospital.[18] He earned an Associate of Science from South Plains College in 1988 and a Bachelor of Science in marine biology from Texas A&M University at Galveston in 1991. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, receiving his Doctor of Medicine in 1995.[19]

Military career

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Then-Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson while serving as physician to the President, in October 2016
Jackson departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center with President Barack Obama in 2015

Jackson became a Navy officer after graduating from medical school in 1995.[20] He graduated from the Undersea Medical Officer Program in 1996.[21] Jackson had a series of operational postings,[21] as officer-in-charge and diving medical officer at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 at the naval base in Sigonella, Sicily, and diving safety officer at the Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, Virginia.[20] In 2001, he started a residency in emergency medicine, which he completed in 2004.[21] He was a clinical faculty physician in the Emergency Medical Residency Program at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for an additional year[21] before being deployed to Iraq in 2005, where he worked as emergency medicine physician with a surgical shock trauma platoon in Taqaddum.[20][21]

In June 2006, Jackson became a physician in the White House Medical Unit (WHMU),[21] ultimately working under three presidents.[22] He became WHMU director in May 2010, and in July 2013 was given the additional title of Physician to the President.[21] In December 2014, Jackson's duties as WHMU director ended, but he continued to be Physician to the President.[21] In January 2017, Jackson made headlines after treating a girl who was bitten by Sunny, one of the Obamas' dogs.[23][24]

After Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, he kept Jackson on as Physician to the President.[21][25][22] Upon taking office, Trump gave Jackson the additional title of Deputy Assistant to the President.[21] Jackson became close to Trump after delivering an hourlong press conference in which he gave a glowing assessment of Trump's health, praising Trump's "incredibly good genes" and his performance on a cognitive test ("exceedingly well") and claiming that "if he had a healthier diet over the last 20 years, he might live to be 200 years old."[22][26] Jackson was criticized for the statements[26] and accused of misstating Trump's height and weight in order to minimize his obesity.[27] Trump appointed Jackson as "Assistant to the President and Chief Medical Advisor" on February 2, 2019.[21]

Jackson held the Navy rank of captain from May 1, 2010, to October 1, 2016, when he was promoted to rear admiral (lower half).[28][21] Jackson was nominated for promotion to the two-star rank of rear admiral on March 20, 2018,[29][30] but the Senate Committee on Armed Services returned the nomination to the president on January 3, 2019, without action.[29] He was renominated by Trump for promotion again on January 15, 2019, but it was again returned to the president without action.[31] Jackson retired from the Navy on December 1, 2019, as a rear admiral (lower half).[21]

In July 2022, the Navy demoted Jackson from rear admiral (lower half) to captain for actions "not in keeping with the standards the Navy requires of its leaders",[32][33] citing "substantiated allegations" in a 2018 investigation by the Defense Department's inspector general into reports that the physician had drunk alcohol while on duty, acted inappropriately, and routinely yelled at subordinates.[34][35] Despite the demotion, Jackson continued to represent himself as an admiral on his congressional website through at least March 2024, when the story was first uncovered by The Washington Post.[2][36] On June 13, 2025, John Phelan, the Secretary of the Navy, intervened to reverse Jackson's demotion.[3]

Nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2018)

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On March 28, 2018, Trump announced that he planned to nominate Jackson to succeed David Shulkin as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.[6][37][38] Some senators expressed skepticism of the nomination due to Jackson's lack of management experience.[6][39] Others noted the allegations about Jackson's conduct, which the administration disputed.[40]

On April 23, the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs postponed a hearing on Jackson's nomination after current and former White House medical staff accused him of creating a hostile work environment, excessive drinking on the job, and dispensing medication improperly.[41][42] Much of the hearing was handled by Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana), the committee's ranking member, with the support of its chairman, Republican senator Johnny Isakson.[43] While acting as Physician to the President, Jackson earned the nicknames "the candyman" and "Dr. Feelgood" for ignoring medical procedures and dispensing drugs without prescriptions.[44][45] Tester told CNN on April 24 that Jackson was known as "the candy man" at the White House, according to around 20 people who brought these concerns to the committee, because he allegedly handed out Ambien, Provigil, and other prescription drugs "like they were candy".[46][47] At a press conference, Trump called Jackson "one of the finest people that I have met", hinted that Jackson might drop out, and accusing Democrats of mounting an unfair attack on his record.[42]

On April 25, CNN reported that during an overseas trip in 2015, an intoxicated Jackson knocked on a female employee's hotel room door so noisily that the Secret Service stopped him to prevent him from waking President Obama. Secret Service officials said they had no record of such an incident.[48][49]

Jackson withdrew from consideration for Secretary of Veterans Affairs on April 26, 2018, after the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs began formally investigating the allegations.[50][51] Senator Johnny Isakson, the Republican chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, defended Tester's grilling, saying he had no problem with Tester's handling of Jackson's nomination.[52]

Jackson insisted that the allegations were "completely false and fabricated" and said he was withdrawing because the controversy had become a distraction for Trump and his agenda.[50] Jackson returned to work in the White House Medical Unit but did not return to his position as Trump's personal physician;[21][53] he was replaced in that position by Navy officer Sean Conley, who had taken over that role a month earlier in an acting capacity.[53] The 115th Congress returned his nomination to Trump on January 3, 2019, without it being considered in the Senate Committee on Armed Services.[54]

Inspector General investigation

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In May 2018, after receiving 12 complaints about Jackson's conduct, the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) opened an investigation. The investigation stalled from October 2018 to August 2019 because the Trump White House Counsel's Office objected to the investigation and considered invoking executive privilege, but ultimately did not.[21][55]

OIG investigators interviewed Jackson and 78 witnesses.[21][56] The OIG noted that its interview of Jackson "was limited in scope and unproductive" because lawyers in the White House Counsel's office insisted upon participating in the interview and "instructed Jackson not to answer any questions concerning events after his appointment as the Physician to the President in July 2013."[21]

In March 2021, the OIG issued its report.[21] It documented Jackson's inappropriate interactions with subordinates and heavy drinking while on duty.[57] The OIG concluded, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Jackson had "made sexual and denigrating statements about one of his female medical subordinates to another of his subordinates"; that Jackson "drank alcohol with his subordinates in Manila, became intoxicated, and, while in his hotel room, engaged in behavior that witnesses described as screaming and yelling, and behavior that some complained might wake the President"; and that Jackson took Ambien (a sleep medication) during official travel, "raising concerns about his potential incapacity to provide proper medical care during this travel."[21][58] In addition to findings that Jackson had "engaged in inappropriate conduct involving the use of alcohol" during two presidential trips, the report also found that he "disparaged, belittled, bullied, and humiliated subordinates"; "created a negative WHMU work environment"; and "failed to conduct himself in an exemplary manner and made an unfavorable impact on the overall WHMU command climate."[21][59] On March 2, 2021, the inspector general briefed members of Congress on its review.

After the report was issued, Jackson said that the allegations were a "political hit job because I stood with President Trump" and that they "resurrected those same false allegations from my years with the Obama Administration because I have refused to turn my back on President Trump."[56][60]

U.S. House of Representatives

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Elections

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2020

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See also: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas § District 13

On December 9, 2019, Jackson filed to run for Congress in Texas's 13th congressional district. The seat came open when 13-term incumbent Republican Mac Thornberry announced he would not seek reelection in 2020.[61][62] Jackson finished in second place in the Republican primary–the real contest in this heavily Republican district–behind former Texas Cattle Feeders Association lobbyist Josh Winegarner, and the two faced off in a July 14 runoff election for the nomination.[63][64] Jackson defeated Winegarner, 55.58% to 44.42%.[65] According to The New York Times, Jackson "ran a campaign based on his close relationship with President Trump." He leveraged that relationship to obtain assistance from two top officials with Trump's reelection campaign, Justin Clark and Bill Stepien.[65]

In May 2020, Jackson claimed without evidence that Obama had spied on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign,[65] and accused him of "[weaponizing] the highest levels of our government to spy on President Trump."[66] Jackson added, "Every Deep State traitor deserves to be brought to justice for their heinous actions."[66]

Jackson opposes mask mandates to halt the spread of COVID-19.[67] He has said, "I think that wearing a mask is a personal choice, and I don't particularly want my government telling me that I have to wear a mask."[67]

Jackson won the general election, taking 79.4% of the vote to Democratic nominee Gus Trujillo's 18.5%. However, he had effectively clinched a seat in Congress with his runoff victory. Since Thornberry was elected in the 1994 Republican wave, no Democrat has crossed the 40% mark in the district, and only three have managed 30%.

Tenure

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Jackson attended the January 6 "Stop the Steal" rally at the White House Ellipse.[68] During the January 6 attack on the Capitol, he was inside the Capitol when members of the Oath Keepers militia allegedly exchanged text messages about protecting Jackson because he had supposedly had "critical data". Oathkeeper leader Stewart Rhodes replied, writing: "Give him my cell". Rhodes was later charged with seditious conspiracy,[69][70] convicted, and sentenced to 18 years in federal prison.[71] Later on January 6, 2021, during the certification of the 2020 election, Jackson objected to certifying Arizona's and Pennsylvania's electoral votes.

On May 19, 2021, Jackson voted against legislation to establish the formation of a January 6 commission meant to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[72] On May 2, 2022, the January 6 committee released a letter to Jackson requesting he meet with the committee; in response, Jackson released a statement calling the committee "illegitimate".[68]

In late February 2021, Jackson and a dozen other Republican House members skipped votes and enlisted others to vote for them, attributing their absences to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, he and the other members were actually attending the Conservative Political Action Conference, which was held simultaneously with their absences.[73] In response, the Campaign for Accountability, a liberal ethics watchdog group, filed a complaint with the House Committee on Ethics and requested an investigation into those absences by Jackson and the other lawmakers.[74]

Jackson, along with all other Senate and House Republicans, voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.[75]

In June 2021, Jackson was one of 14 House Republicans to vote against legislation to establish June 19, or Juneteenth, as a federal holiday.[76]

In November 2021, Jackson created a conspiracy theory that Democrats made up the Omicron variant of COVID-19 (he called it "MEV - the Midterm Election Variant") as "a reason to push unsolicited nationwide mail-in ballots" and to "cheat" in the upcoming midterm elections.[77]

In May 2022, the Office of Congressional Ethics reported that there was "substantial reason" to believe that Jackson had used campaign funds for personal use, to pay for unlimited access for himself and his wife to the Amarillo Club, a private dining club in Amarillo, Texas. Jackson refused to cooperate with the Congressional investigation, and his campaign's treasurer and accounting firm refused to provide requested documents to investigators.[78] In December 2024, Jackson was cleared by the House Ethics Committee. While the committee stated that there was evidence suggesting Jackson's campaigns did not entirely adhere to campaign finance regulations, the committee said “However, there was no evidence that any member intentionally misused campaign funds for their personal benefit."[79]

In December 2022, according to The Intercept, Jackson falsely claimed that California representative Katie Porter had asserted that "pedophilia is not a crime" but "an identity", referring to an edited video of a congressional hearing.[80]

Jackson endorsed Trump's campaign in the 2024 presidential election.[81]

Jackson was among the 71 Republicans who were joined by 46 Democrats to vote against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House.[82] Republicans voting against it contended it did not cut spending enough, while Democrats objected to the increased work requirements for program recipients.[82]

In July 2024, Jackson introduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act which exclude Texas Panhandle wildfire relief payments provided by the United States Government from gross income so that the relief payments isn't included in income tax calculations.[83]

Veterans' health

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Jackson voted against the 2022 PACT Act, which expanded Veterans Affairs benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their military service.[84]

Transgender rights

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In September 2025, in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Jackson stated on Newsmax that transgender people should be institutionalized, calling them "a cancer that's spreading across this country."[85]

2023 Texas rodeo incident

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In July 2023, Jackson was briefly detained by law enforcement in White Deer, Texas, during a rodeo.[86] Video of the incident provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety showed that Jackson tried to help a teenager suffering from a seizure. After a trooper requested that he step back to allow paramedics to help her, Jackson confronted the trooper, pushed past officers who positioned themselves between him and the trooper, and was subdued and handcuffed.[87][88] Rising, Jackson shouted, "You are a fucking full-on dick!" "You better recalculate, motherfucker!" "I'm gonna call the governor tomorrow and I'm gonna talk to him about this shit because this is fuckin' ridiculous."[86][87] Jackson later spoke to Carson County sheriff Tam Terry, who reported that Jackson demanded that the deputies who handcuffed him be punished and threatened to go after Terry politically.[89][90]

Committee assignments

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Caucus memberships

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Personal life

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Jackson has a wife, Jane, and three children.[17] Jackson is a member of the Churches of Christ.[94]

According to Jackson, his nephew was among those injured during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to him, one of the bullets grazed his nephew’s neck.[95][96]

Awards and decorations

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Jackson's decorations, awards, and badges include, among others:[19]

 
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
1st row Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit
2nd row Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ three 5⁄16" gold stars Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ two 5⁄16" gold stars Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Unit Commendation w/ one 3⁄16" bronze star
3rd row Navy and Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Commendation w/ two 3⁄16" bronze stars Navy Expeditionary Medal National Defense Service Medal w/ one 3⁄16" bronze star Kosovo Campaign Medal w/ one 3⁄16" bronze star
4th row Iraq Campaign Medal with Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ two 3⁄16" bronze stars
5th row Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon w/ one 3⁄16" bronze star NATO Medal for Yugoslavia Service w/ one 3⁄16" bronze star Navy Expert Rifleman Medal Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Badges Fleet Marine Force insignia
Badges Navy Diving Medical Officer Badge Presidential Service Badge

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Ronny Lynn Jackson (born May 4, 1967) is an American physician, retired U.S. , and Republican politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2021. Raised in , Jackson attended and earned his medical degree from the at Galveston before being commissioned as a officer in 1991, accumulating over 25 years of service that included combat deployments to and clinical leadership roles. From 2006 to 2018, he served as , providing medical care to , , and , and publicly briefing on the latter's health in 2018, describing him as in excellent condition despite his age. Transitioning to , Jackson won the 2020 Republican primary runoff and general election for , succeeding retiring incumbent , and has secured reelection in subsequent cycles, running unopposed in 2024. In Congress, he has focused on armed services, , and committees, advocating for military readiness and border security; his career has faced from a 2021 Department of Defense investigation into alleged unprofessional behavior and alcohol use during duties, which prompted a 2022 from to —a decision reversed by the in 2025—claims Jackson has attributed to political motivations amid his support for Trump.

Early Life and Education

Upbringing and Family Background

Ronny Jackson was born on May 4, 1967, in Levelland, County, . He grew up in the rural, agricultural community of Levelland, a small town in the known for cotton farming and oil production, which shaped his early exposure to manual labor and self-reliance. Jackson has described his upbringing as instilling core values of family, faith, and hard work, influenced by the close-knit dynamics of life. Before attending college, he worked as a in the oil fields, performing physically demanding tasks such as rigging and maintenance on drilling sites, an experience that underscored the region's economic reliance on energy extraction. Limited public details exist on his immediate family, with no verified records of parental occupations or siblings in official biographies, though his narratives emphasize a traditional family-oriented environment fostering discipline and perseverance.

Academic and Medical Training

Jackson received a Bachelor of Science degree in from in 1991. He subsequently enrolled at the in Galveston, earning his degree in 1995. After medical school, Jackson entered active duty in the U.S. Navy and completed a one-year transitional at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in during 1995–1996, where he was recognized as intern of the year. He then pursued residency training in at the , finishing at the top of his class as an honor graduate. Jackson underwent additional specialized training through the Navy's Undersea Medical Officer Program at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory in , graduating with honors; this coursework focused on , submarine operations, and diving physiology, qualifying him as a Navy deep-sea diver and undersea medical .

Military Service

Entry into the Navy and Early Assignments

Jackson joined the while attending medical school at the , where he earned his degree in 1995. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a naval and transitioned to service that year. His initial assignment was at the in , where he completed an internship in transitional . In 1996, Jackson attended the Navy's Undersea Medical Officer Program in , graduating as an honor graduate and earning the "Intern of the Year" award. This training qualified him as a Navy deep-sea diver and positioned him to support diving and units. Early in his career, Jackson served in roles focused on undersea and , including as an instructor at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in . He also acted as Detachment Officer in Charge and Diving Medical Officer for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 in Sigonella, , and as Diving Safety Officer at the Naval Safety Center in . These assignments involved collaboration with naval special warfare teams across locations such as Pearl Harbor, , emphasizing operational medicine in high-risk environments.

Deployments and Combat Medicine

In 2005, Jackson deployed to Al Taqaddum Airbase in as part of the 2nd , Combat Logistics Regiment 25. During this tour, he served as an physician focused on resuscitative care, leading a Surgical Shock Trauma Platoon responsible for delivering immediate, life-saving interventions to combat casualties. This role emphasized rapid stabilization of trauma patients in austere battlefield conditions, including treatment of severe injuries such as gunshot wounds, leveraging forward-deployed medical assets to bridge the "golden hour" for evacuation to higher-level care. Jackson's combat medicine experience in honed his expertise in high-stakes trauma management, where he directed resuscitative efforts amid ongoing hostilities. He later referenced this deployment in discussions of treating ballistic injuries, underscoring the direct exposure to wartime medical demands. No other combat deployments are documented in his service record, though his overall tenure included operational assignments contributing to his qualifications in expeditionary medicine. For his contributions during the deployment, Jackson received military commendations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, reflecting recognition for meritorious service in a environment. This period solidified his reputation as a physician prior to his advancement to medical roles.

Advancement to Senior Roles

Following combat deployments, Jackson transitioned to high-level assignments within the Navy's medical leadership. He joined the during the administration, providing medical support in a specialized environment that demanded exceptional reliability and expertise. This posting positioned him for further elevation, as his performance led to selection for expanded responsibilities. Under the administration, Jackson advanced to director of the and was appointed , overseeing the health of the and medical operations for executive staff. He retained this senior role through the administration, extending his influence until January 2019, when Trump additionally named him Chief Medical Advisor to the President. These positions represented pinnacles of military medical service, involving direct advisory duties to the executive branch and coordination with elite medical teams. Jackson's ascent culminated in his promotion to (lower half), achieved during his tenure, affirming his status as a responsible for strategic medical oversight. In March 2018, President Trump nominated him for elevation to (upper half), though the process coincided with other events. He retired from on December 1, 2019, after 25 years, holding the rank at separation. His decorations, including the and , underscored contributions to senior-level national security medical operations.

Tenure as White House Physician

Rear Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, a Navy physician, served as White House Physician from 2014 to 2018, providing medical services to Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. In this capacity, he directed the White House Medical Unit, responsible for routine care, emergency response, and health assessments for the president, vice president, and senior executive staff. Jackson, who had previously worked in the unit during the George W. Bush administration, continued seamlessly across administrations, earning initial praise from Obama-era staff for his competence. During the Obama administration, Jackson contributed to presidential summaries, reporting the president maintained excellent overall despite minor issues like seasonal allergies and tendonitis. His role expanded under Trump, where he conducted the president's first on January 12, 2018, at National Military Medical Center. In a briefing, Jackson described Trump as in "excellent" physical and cognitive , with a perfect score of 30/30 on the , a cardiac calcium score of zero indicating low heart disease risk, and strong performance across lab tests and imaging. Trump weighed 239 pounds at 6 feet 3 inches, yielding a BMI of 29.9; Jackson recommended a 10-15 pound through diet and exercise but noted no medications beyond low-dose Crestor for and occasional aspirin. Jackson highlighted Trump's robust and predicted potential longevity to age 200 with lifestyle adjustments, while candidly addressing poor dietary habits including frequent fast food consumption for security reasons. In April 2018, following U.S. military actions in , Jackson provided further details on Trump's in a press gaggle, confirming no reliance on prescription drugs, a preference for (12-15 daily), and irregular sleep patterns offset by high energy. These assessments drew scrutiny from some media outlets questioning their optimism, but were defended by Jackson as based on comprehensive testing. Jackson's tenure also involved allegations of unprofessional conduct within the . A 2021 Department of Defense investigation, prompted by complaints from subordinates, substantiated claims from 2015-2018 that Jackson consumed excessive alcohol on duty—such as five half-bottles of wine paired with Ambien during an overseas trip—and frequently used or berated staff, creating a hostile environment. The report found no evidence supporting accusations but criticized his leadership style. Jackson rejected the findings as unsubstantiated and politically driven, asserting they relied on anonymous sources and ignored his record of service across administrations. These issues contributed to his March 2018 nomination for Secretary of being withdrawn in April, effectively ending his role.

Nomination for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Announcement and Qualifications

On March 28, 2018, President announced his intention to nominate Rear Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, M.D., then serving as and Chief White House Physician, to replace as Secretary of . Trump named , Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, as acting secretary in the interim. Trump highlighted Jackson's qualifications as a "highly trained and qualified" servicemember with firsthand experience of veterans' sacrifices in combat zones and a "deep appreciation" for the nation's obligations to its veterans. At the time, Jackson held the rank of (lower half) in the U.S. , having joined the in 1995 after earning his medical degree from the College of Medicine in 1993 and completing a transitional internship and residency in at the . Jackson's military medical experience included multiple deployments, notably serving as an emergency physician at Ibn Sina Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from 2005 to 2006, where he treated U.S. and coalition casualties from combat operations. He had also provided medical care to service members during earlier assignments and advanced to senior roles, including director of the White House Medical Unit since 2013, overseeing health services for Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump across three administrations. Trump emphasized Jackson's operational leadership in high-stakes environments as preparation for implementing VA reforms, such as the MISSION Act, reducing veteran suicide, and enhancing health care delivery.

Senate Confirmation Process and Withdrawal

President announced his intent to nominate Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson as Secretary of on March 28, 2018, following the dismissal of incumbent . The formal nomination was transmitted to the , where the Committee on , chaired by Sen. (R-GA), prepared to evaluate Jackson's qualifications, including his medical background and service. Jackson met with Isakson on April 16, 2018, to discuss the role and VA priorities. The confirmation process encountered obstacles when Democrats on the committee, led by Sen. (D-MT), released a document on April 25, 2018, outlining allegations from over 20 staffers regarding Jackson's conduct as physician. These claims included professional misconduct such as berating subordinates, mishandling prescription drugs like Ambien by distributing them without records, consuming alcohol excessively while on duty, and an incident of driving into furniture while intoxicated. The allegations, drawn from anonymous sources and prior internal reviews, prompted the committee to postpone the scheduled April 25 hearing, citing the need for further review. Jackson denied the accusations, describing them as politically motivated smears from disgruntled former colleagues, and asserted that they lacked substantiation. On April 26, 2018, Jackson formally withdrew his nomination, stating that the "false allegations" had created an undue distraction from the VA's mission to serve veterans. He emphasized his commitment to veterans but argued that prolonged scrutiny would hinder effective leadership at the department, which was undergoing reforms under the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. Trump praised Jackson's service and character in response, blaming Democrats for politicizing the process, while defended the release of allegations as necessary oversight. The withdrawal avoided a full vote, where Jackson's lack of administrative experience in large-scale healthcare systems had already drawn skepticism from some Republicans.

Department of Defense Investigations

Inspector General Report on White House Conduct

The Department of Defense Office of initiated an investigation into Ronny L. Jackson's conduct as following 12 hotline complaints received between April 26 and June 7, , alleging during his tenure, which spanned the Obama and Trump administrations from to March 2018. The resulting report, DODIG-2021-057, released on March 3, 2021, substantiated that Jackson failed to treat subordinates with dignity and respect, engaging in disparaging, belittling, and behavior that fostered a negative work environment, based on accounts from 56 of 78 interviewed witnesses. Specific substantiated alcohol-related incidents included an April 2014 event in , , where Jackson, while intoxicated, made sexual and denigrating comments about a female subordinate and knocked on her hotel room door; and a March 2016 presidential trip to Bariloche, Argentina, where he drank beer while on duty, contravening Medical Office policies prohibiting alcohol consumption during work hours. Witnesses also corroborated Jackson's routine use of Ambien, a , during official overseas flights, raising concerns about potential impairment of his readiness to provide emergency medical care. However, claims of Jackson wrecking a vehicle while intoxicated lacked supporting evidence, including from records, and allegations that he expected alcohol to be stocked in his or that staff feared retribution for not providing it were unsubstantiated after interviewing 29 witnesses. The investigation relied primarily on witness interviews and reviews of Medical Office policies and personnel records, without direct forensic evidence for most claims. The report recommended administrative action by the Secretary of the against Jackson and issuance of guidance by the Medical Office Director on Ambien use during duty periods. Jackson rejected the findings, asserting they stemmed from anonymous, politically motivated complaints amid his 2018 nomination for Secretary of , and emphasized his denial of all allegations.

Rank Demotion and Subsequent Reinstatement

In 2022, the U.S. demoted Ronny Jackson from the retired rank of (lower half, O-7) to (O-6) following a Department of Defense investigation that substantiated multiple allegations of professional during his service as White House physician from 2013 to 2018. The investigation, completed in 2021, found evidence of Jackson consuming alcohol while on duty, berating subordinates, and contributing to a within the , including instances of unprofessional conduct toward staff such as yelling profanities and mishandling prescription medications. Jackson disputed the findings, describing the probe as politically motivated and lacking , asserting that it relied on anonymous and uncorroborated claims amid a broader partisan climate. The demotion reduced Jackson's retired pay and benefits commensurate with the lower rank, though he continued to publicly identify as a retired in campaign materials and statements until the change was more widely reported in 2024 through Navy personnel records. Critics of the demotion, including Jackson's supporters, argued it exemplified institutional bias against Trump administration officials, while Navy officials maintained it aligned with administrative actions for substantiated ethical lapses under military standards. On September 3, 2025, the Navy reversed the demotion and reinstated Jackson to his original retired rank of rear admiral (lower half), citing a review of the case that warranted corrective action. Jackson welcomed the decision, stating it affirmed his service record and rejected what he called unfounded allegations driven by political opposition. The reinstatement restored associated retired pay and honors, occurring amid a new presidential administration that Jackson credited for enabling a fair reassessment, though some observers questioned its timing and potential political influences.

Transition to Politics

Motivations and Initial Campaign

Following his retirement from the U.S. as a in December 2019, after a 25-year career that included service as White House physician to Presidents , , and , Ronny Jackson announced his candidacy for on December 9, 2019, hours before the filing deadline at the state Republican Party headquarters in Austin. The decision came amid an ongoing Department of Defense probe into prior workplace conduct allegations from his tenure, which Jackson publicly dismissed as "completely false and fabricated." Jackson cited a commitment to extending his from military and medical roles into elected office, emphasizing values of hard work, faith, and family rooted in his , upbringing and combat deployments. He stated his intent to represent the district's interests by "fighting for values" in , including support for veterans, border security, and conservative principles, while continuing the patriotic service he had pursued in uniform for over two decades. This motivation aligned with his prior unsuccessful nomination for Secretary of in 2018, where he had highlighted his experience addressing VA challenges during White House briefings. The campaign launched into a competitive Republican primary to replace retiring 13-term incumbent , featuring at least 15 candidates in the ruby-red Panhandle district spanning 40 counties. Jackson, originally from outside the district, centered his bid on his national profile, Trump loyalty—evident in his defense of the president's health and policies—and promises to prioritize , Second Amendment rights, and military strength reflective of local agriculture and oil economies. President Trump endorsed him in June 2020, boosting visibility amid intra-party tensions, including Thornberry's criticism of "outside candidates." Jackson placed second in the , 2020, primary with 22% of the vote, advancing to a runoff against state Representative Winegarner, who had Thornberry's backing and emphasized local ties. Campaigning on themes of Washington accountability and Trump-era achievements, Jackson secured a decisive victory with 54% to Winegarner's 46%, clinching the nomination despite reports of limited assistance and a fragmented field. The district's Republican dominance—Trump won it by 63 points in 2016—positioned Jackson for an unchallenged path.

2020 Election Victory

Ronny Jackson announced his candidacy for Texas's 13th congressional district in August 2019, following the retirement of incumbent Republican Mac Thornberry, and relocated from the Dallas area to Amarillo within the district. In the Republican primary on March 3, 2020, Jackson received 20,048 votes (20.0 percent), placing second behind state representative Josh Winegarner, who garnered 39,062 votes (38.9 percent), necessitating a runoff election. Jackson secured the Republican nomination in the July 14, 2020, primary runoff, defeating Winegarner with 36,684 votes (55.6 percent) to 29,327 votes (44.4 percent). His victory was bolstered by an endorsement from President , who praised Jackson's loyalty and service as White House physician, helping overcome initial skepticism from local Republicans regarding Jackson's recent move to the district and his national profile. In the general election on , 2020, Jackson won decisively against Democratic nominee Gus Trujillo and Libertarian Jack Westbrook, receiving 217,124 votes (79.4 percent) compared to Trujillo's 50,477 votes (18.5 percent) and Westbrook's 5,907 votes (2.2 percent). district, encompassing the Republican-leaning , provided a favorable landscape for Jackson's conservative platform emphasizing border security, veterans' issues, and criticism of federal health policies. He assumed office on January 3, 2021.

Congressional Career

Committee Assignments and Caucuses

In the 117th Congress (2021–2023), Ronny Jackson was assigned to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he served on the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and , as well as the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He also joined the House Select Subcommittee on the , leveraging his medical background to scrutinize federal responses to the outbreak. During the 118th Congress (2023–2025), Jackson's assignments shifted to include the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, retaining his focus on regional security issues, and he was appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in June 2024 by Speaker Mike Johnson, amid efforts to bolster conservative oversight of intelligence agencies. In January 2024, he was also named to the House Committee on Agriculture, reflecting his district's agricultural interests in the Texas Panhandle. For the 119th Congress (2025–2027), Jackson continues service on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Armed Services, where on January 8, 2025, he was appointed chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and Special Operations, overseeing policy on , , and elite forces operations. These assignments align with his prior experience and advocacy for robust . Jackson is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative Republicans emphasizing and fiscal restraint, as confirmed by multiple analyses of its roster. He also participates in the , the largest conservative caucus in the House, which promotes free-market policies and traditional values. On January 21, 2025, he was named co-chair of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus, focusing on strengthening U.S.- ties amid regional threats. These affiliations underscore his alignment with hawkish and domestic .

Key Legislative Initiatives

During his tenure in the U.S. representing , Ronny Jackson sponsored legislation emphasizing enhancements, agricultural support for rural economies, border protection, and accountability in foreign influences. These efforts reflect priorities aligned with conservative fiscal responsibility, technological superiority, and regional economic needs in the . A notable success was the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Transparency Act (H.R. 1316, 119th Congress), introduced on February 27, 2025, which mandates greater transparency in the Bureau of Industry and Security's export licensing processes to prevent unauthorized technology transfers and preserve U.S. military advantages. The bill passed the on May 22, 2025, was approved by the without amendment on July 22, 2025, and was signed into law as 119-34 on August 19, 2025. In agriculture, Jackson introduced the Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act on September 18, 2025, aimed at fortifying the Federal Crop Insurance Program by allowing premium discounts for producers investing in infrastructure like cotton gins, addressing insolvency risks in Texas's cotton sector amid declining production. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. For defense innovation, the Growing University AI Research for Defense (GUARD) Act (H.R. 5466, 119th Congress), introduced on September 12, 2025, seeks to establish an artificial intelligence research institute at a senior military college to develop defense technologies and train a skilled workforce, supporting broader AI advancement initiatives. It was referred to the House Committees on Armed Services and Science, Space, and Technology. On border security, Jackson sponsored the Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 (H.R. 318, 119th Congress), introduced on January 13, 2025, to reimburse local governments and nonprofits for costs incurred from surges, including emergency medical and law enforcement expenses. The measure was referred to the House Committee on . He also reintroduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025 to compensate border counties for damages from migrant-related activities, highlighting fiscal burdens on communities. In accountability, Jackson co-led efforts for sanctions against officials and health agencies tied to origins and cover-ups, as in H.R. 8780 (118th Congress), introduced on June 12, 2024, which aimed to impose penalties for misinformation and bioweapon-related activities but did not advance beyond committee referral. Additionally, he supported term limits via H.J. Res. 11 (118th Congress), proposing a to cap House members at three terms and Senators at two.

Oversight of Federal Health Agencies

As a member of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, established under the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Representative Ronny Jackson has focused oversight efforts on the handling of the by federal health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Appointed to the subcommittee on January 25, 2023, Jackson has participated in hearings scrutinizing agency data transparency, vaccine safety monitoring, and origins investigations. Jackson led a December 15, 2022, letter signed by multiple colleagues to and , demanding the release of internal analyses of (VAERS) data for vaccines. The letter highlighted discrepancies between public statements minimizing vaccine risks and preliminary VAERS findings suggesting higher rates of serious adverse events, such as , than officially acknowledged, arguing that withholding such data undermined and violated transparency obligations under . In subcommittee hearings, Jackson has questioned agency leaders on inconsistencies in guidance and data handling. During a June 2023 hearing, he confronted over the CDC's shifting mask and efficacy claims, pressing for documentation on internal deliberations that appeared to prioritize alignment over emerging . He has also advocated for accountability regarding NIH-funded at the , citing emails and grants as of inadequate risk assessments and potential cover-ups of the lab-leak hypothesis during early investigations. Jackson contributed to the subcommittee's broader probes into mandate enforcement and natural immunity suppression, arguing in a February 2024 hearing that CDC and FDA policies dismissed infection-acquired immunity despite serological data showing comparable protection to . These efforts culminated in the subcommittee's December 2024 "," which criticized federal agencies for operational failures, including delayed reporting and politicized science, though Jackson emphasized the need for declassifying additional documents to verify agency compliance.

Notable Public Statements and Advocacy

Assessments of Presidential Health

Ronny Jackson served as during the administrations of and , conducting physical examinations and issuing health assessments for both. Under Obama, Jackson contributed to routine medical evaluations, including the 2016 physical that described the president as exhibiting no significant concerns warranting comment. In January 2018, following Donald Trump's first as president at National Military Medical Center, Jackson reported that Trump was in "excellent" overall health, with "excellent" cognitive function demonstrated during a mental status exam. The assessment noted Trump's height at 6 feet 3 inches, weight at 239 pounds, and recommended weight loss of 10-15 pounds along with dietary changes to reduce consumption and increase exercise. Jackson described Trump's cardiac health as that of a man "much younger" than his age, attributing it to good genes, and stated the president had the potential for a lifespan exceeding 20 years beyond average expectations. After transitioning to Congress, Jackson publicly questioned Joe Biden's cognitive fitness, sending letters in June 2021, February 2022, and July 2022 urging Biden to undergo a (MoCA) similar to the one Trump completed in 2018. In a June 2021 letter co-signed with 13 other Republican lawmakers, Jackson cited Biden's public verbal gaffes and physical stumbles as evidence of potential decline, asserting that the absence of recent cognitive testing raised national security concerns. He reiterated these views in 2024, describing Biden as having "significant issues" with mental fitness and accusing physician Kevin O'Connor of concealing cognitive decline through withheld medical records. Following the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on Trump, Jackson conducted a post-incident health evaluation, concluding that Trump sustained a 2 cm-wide to his right but showed no neurological deficits and was expected to make a full recovery. This assessment, released on July 20, 2024, emphasized Trump's resilience and lack of long-term complications from the injury.

Criticisms of Biden Administration Policies

As a member of the , Ronny Jackson has frequently criticized the Biden administration's handling of President Joe Biden's cognitive health, arguing that observable declines in mental acuity pose risks to and governance. Jackson, drawing on his experience as a former physician, has repeatedly demanded that Biden undergo a standardized cognitive assessment, such as the (MoCA), citing public gaffes, verbal stumbles, and inconsistent decision-making as evidence of impairment. In a letter dated February 9, 2022, he urged Biden, physician Kevin O'Connor, and chief medical advisor to administer such a test immediately, emphasizing that failure to do so undermines public trust. He led a similar effort on February 16, 2024, with 83 Republican colleagues, marking the fifth such demand and warning of potential constitutional crises under the 25th Amendment if unaddressed. During a June 5, 2024, interview, Jackson described Biden as having "significant issues," including memory lapses and diminished executive function, based on video analyses and historical medical observations. Jackson has also targeted the administration's security policies, attributing a surge in illegal crossings and related crimes to lax enforcement and reversal of prior restrictions. He reintroduced the Reimbursing Border Communities Act on March 24, 2025, to provide federal reimbursement for damages to border towns from migrant-related destruction, estimating costs in the millions from property vandalism and resource strain during fiscal years 2021–2024. In resolutions co-sponsored in the 118th , such as H.Res. 1210 (2023) and H.Res. 1371 (2023), he condemned the "Biden border crisis" for overwhelming and enabling trafficking, which he linked to over 100,000 annual overdose deaths. Jackson called for Kamala Harris's removal as "border czar" in a March 28, 2023, resolution, arguing her oversight failed to stem encounters exceeding 2.4 million in fiscal year 2022. On February 5, 2024, he described the situation as a "disaster engineered" by Biden, citing data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection showing record apprehensions. These critiques extend to demands for , including a June 23, 2024, call for Biden to submit to drug testing amid speculation of performance-enhancing substances, and plans announced April 5, 2025, to O'Connor for on concealing Biden's condition. Jackson's positions align with Republican oversight efforts but have drawn counterclaims of partisanship from administration officials, though he maintains they stem from empirical observation rather than political motive.

Controversies and Incidents

2023 Texas Rodeo Confrontation

On July 29, 2023, U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson was briefly detained by law enforcement at the White Deer Rodeo in White Deer, , approximately 40 miles northeast of Amarillo, during a involving a 15-year-old girl experiencing a . Jackson, a former physician and specialist, approached the scene backstage to provide assistance, suggesting the girl might be hypoglycemic and recommending placement of a gumball in her mouth to raise blood sugar levels, an action disputed by personnel as unsafe. A trooper instructed Jackson multiple times to step back and allow professional EMS to handle the patient, but Jackson refused and confronted the trooper, leading to his physical detention by Carson deputies. Bodycam and footage released on August 14, 2023, shows Jackson being tackled to the ground, held face-down, and handcuffed for approximately 50 seconds amid the chaotic crowd, with no audio captured during the restraint. Once released, Jackson directed profanity-laced outbursts at the trooper, including threats to "beat that mother fucker’s ass," and warned Carson Sheriff Tam Terry that he would "bury" him in the next ; he also demanded the removal of and threatened to report the officers to Governor . Carson County officials, including Sheriff Terry, described Jackson as aggressive, intoxicated, and non-compliant, citing observations of him drinking alcohol backstage prior to the incident and his failure to heed repeated commands, which necessitated the for officer safety in the crowded environment. Jackson's office, through spokesperson Kate Lair, denied any intoxication, asserting that he was in the stands rather than backstage consuming alcohol and that overreacted by preventing a qualified physician from rendering aid in a disorganized situation marked by "incompetence." Jackson later stated on that he regretted his language but not his efforts to help, criticizing the sheriff's handling and calling for accountability. No injuries were reported, no charges were filed against Jackson, and he was released shortly after the detention without further incident.

Media and Political Criticisms

In April 2018, Democrats, led by , publicly detailed allegations from over 20 military and sources accusing Jackson of unprofessional conduct during his tenure as presidential physician, including improper prescriptions to staff, alcohol-fueled incidents such as pounding on a female subordinate's door late at night, and crashing a government vehicle into a fence while intoxicated. Jackson withdrew his nomination for Secretary of shortly thereafter, denying the claims as politically motivated smears timed to derail his confirmation. A March 2021 Department of Defense , stemming from 2018 complaints, substantiated several allegations of inappropriate conduct by Jackson, including making sexual and denigrating comments to a female subordinate during an overseas presidential trip, and intimidating staff, consuming alcohol and Ambien while on duty or on call, and creating a through . The did not substantiate all prior claims, such as certain prescription abuses or the incident, but recommended administrative or disciplinary action; Jackson dismissed the findings as a "politically-charged hit job" by bureaucratic opponents. In response, the U.S. demoted him from (lower half) to in 2022, though he retired shortly after while publicly claiming status. Media outlets extensively covered these reports, often framing Jackson's White House service as marred by personal misconduct that raised questions about his professional judgment, particularly given his access to sensitive presidential health data and controlled substances. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, highlighted inconsistencies between his effusive 2018 assessment of President Trump's health—claiming exceptional cognitive function and a potential lifespan exceeding 200 years—and earlier, more restrained evaluations under President Obama, portraying the former as partisan exaggeration lacking empirical rigor. In his congressional role, Jackson faced political scrutiny from Democrats and ethics watchdogs over alleged misuse of campaign funds for personal club memberships, prompting a 2024 House Office of Congressional Ethics referral; the House ultimately closed the probe in December 2024 without finding intentional violation, issuing guidance instead. Opponents have also criticized his public statements on topics like origins and President Biden's fitness as promoting unsubstantiated theories, though these reflect partisan divides rather than formal investigations.

Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Ronny Jackson has been married to Jane Jackson (née Jane Ely Annable) since January 1993, when the couple wed in . In a January 2024 social media post, Jackson marked their 31st wedding anniversary, calling Jane "the greatest wife, mother, and...my best friend." The Jacksons have three children: a daughter, Libby Jackson, who works in and earned an MBA from ; a son, Ben Jackson, serving as a U.S. Navy officer; and a son, Matthew Jackson, who attends . Jane maintains a low public profile and does not appear active on .

Post-Military Interests

After retiring from the U.S. Navy on December 1, 2019, following 25 years of active duty service, Ronny Jackson immediately pursued a political career, announcing his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas's 13th congressional district in October 2019. He secured the Republican nomination in a July 14, 2020, runoff election and won the special general election the following day, assuming office on July 20, 2020, to complete the term of retiring Representative Mac Thornberry. This shift reflected Jackson's interest in leveraging his medical and military expertise to advocate for policy issues pertinent to his district, including healthcare, veterans' affairs, and rural economic concerns. Public records indicate no significant non-political professional engagements or business ventures in the brief interim between retirement and congressional service; Jackson's focus centered on campaigning and transitioning to legislative duties. His post-military pursuits have remained aligned with public service, with personal commitments to family and faith underscoring his biographical accounts, though specific hobbies or private interests are not prominently documented in official profiles.

Awards and Decorations

Jackson earned the for exceptionally meritorious performance in a billet of significant responsibility within the Department of Defense. He also received the , recognizing distinguished service in a position of great responsibility. The Navy and Marine Corps , awarded for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service, was bestowed upon Jackson four times. Additionally, he received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on three occasions for professional achievements of a lesser degree than required for the . These commendations reflect his contributions across 25 years of , including deployments to and service as a diving medical officer with units.
AwardAwards Received
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Navy and Marine Corps 4
Navy and Marine Corps 3

Service Ribbons and Medals

Jackson received the with Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia for his deployment to Al Taqaddum, Iraq, in 2005, where he served as an physician in a combat surgical shock trauma platoon. He earned the during qualifying service periods. Additional campaign and service ribbons include the with one bronze star, with one bronze star, reflecting his post-9/11 active duty and expeditionary assignments. His unit awards encompass the , Navy Unit Commendation with two bronze stars, and Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, recognizing meritorious performance of units to which he was assigned during his career, including special operations support and White House medical operations. These awards align with his roles in diving medicine, operational support in locations such as Sigonella, Italy, and Pearl Harbor, and broader Navy contributions over 25 years of active duty.

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