Poorly ‘vetted’ VA pick quits bid

WHITE HOUSE doctor Ronny Jackson removed himself from consideration for Veterans Affairs secretary Thursday amid accusations that he regularly drank on the job and overprescribed drugs.

The so-called “Candyman” had also been accused of wrecking a government vehicle after getting drunk at a party, a claim Jackson has denied.

Jackson, 50, had already faced questions about his experience since President Trump tapped Jackson as his choice to lead the VA in late March.

“Unfortunately, because of how Washington works, these false allegations have become a distraction for this President and the important issue we must be addressing — how we give the best care to our nation’s heroes,” Jackson said in a statement announcing the decision. He said the allegations against him were “fabricated.”