Republicans can’t assist scoring targets for the opposite staff as of late. The most recent second of self-own got here because the occasion led by the accused draft dodger tried to falsely accuse Democratic Governor Tim Walz of “stolen valor,” however did so by… stealing valor.
Texas Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, who’s finest recognized for his fawning fan fic about Donald Trump’s “well being” and subsequent letter concerning the assassination try when he was not the treating doctor and his medical license had already reportedly expired, was once a former rear admiral within the U.S. Navy, however he was demoted.
Jackson was demoted in 2022 by the Navy following a harmful Pentagon inspector basic’s report that substantiated allegations about his inappropriate habits as a White Home doctor that additionally discovered Jackson engaged in inappropriate behaviors, together with consuming on the job as an admiral.
This demotion carries important monetary burden and social stigma in navy circles in response to the Texas Tribune, “Jackson is now a retired Navy captain, these folks stated — a demotion that carries important monetary burden along with the social stigma of stripped rank in navy circles.”
In addition they identified again in March of 2024 that ex-president Donald Trump “and different Republicans have additionally continued to publicly describe Jackson utilizing his former rank; it’s unclear in the event that they have been conscious of his demotion.
So, none of those of us are utilizing the correct rank for Jackson who lose his rank as a result of a demotion, however they’re making an attempt to carry Walz to account for utilizing a rank he earned however failed to finish the coursework for.
Jackson just isn’t an admiral anymore. He’s now a captain.
Being demoted didn’t change the best way Jackson signed the Republican letter, “Ronny Jackson, U.S. Consultant (TX-13); Rear Admiral – U.S. Navy (Ret.).”
The truth is, Jackson continues to be utilizing this stolen valor on his official congressional web site, “As a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral….”
So progressive group VoteVets blasted the demoted Republican, “@RonnyJacksonTX- you have been demoted from Rear Admiral to Captain – why are YOU committing stolen valor for claiming you’re a retired flag officer?”
Ronny Jackson is the precise sort of individual Donald Trump will shove into the federal authorities to switch first rate, non-partisan civil servants if he wins in 2024.
In any case, Jackson needed to withdraw from consideration as Trump’s nominee to guide the Division of Veterans Affairs after allegations that he had “fostered a hostile work setting and behaved improperly whereas serving as the highest physician main the White Home medical unit.”
The occasion that’s led by a convicted felon who has been credibly accused of repeated draft dodging by the daughter of the doctor who excused Donald Trump from the draft by citing “bone spurs” appears to haven’t solely no disgrace, but in addition a humiliation kink.
Tim Walz used a rank he earned of command sergeant main within the Military Nationwide Guard, however for which he failed to finish the correct paperwork. That’s nothing like having your rank stripped from you as a result of dishonorable habits, as occurred to Ronny Jackson, who additionally performs at being a licensed doctor when he’s reportedly not one.
Republicans are desperately making an attempt to swiftboat Tim Walz, as a result of the previous Coach is every little thing Republicans declare to be however usually are not. Tim Walz is a strolling testimony to patriotism, love of neighbor and nation, and look after each other. Tim Walz is so genuine that he didn’t care sufficient to do the paper work for his promotion that he earned by 24 years of service, as a result of he’s concerning the precise work.
As for requirements of exactness, Jackson ought to know higher than to demand that of others when he’s operating round utilizing a lapsed medical license and a false rank that was actively withdrawn by the navy as a result of a demotion attributable to his reckless habits.
Ronny Jackson is a literal instance of stolen valor. He’s additionally the precise sort of individual Donald Trump trusts with excessive positions, as a result of he’ll lie for Trump and that’s Trump’s solely requirement.
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