Former White House doctor Ronny Jackson wins the second round of Texas

Ronny Jackson President TrumpDonald John TrumpWayfair refutes QAnon-like conspiracy theory that he is trafficking children Stone criticizes the US justice system in the first television interview since Trump commuted his sentence The federal appeals court rules that the Trump administrator cannot withhold the federal grants from California sanctuary cities MOREThe former White House doctor won the second round of the Republican Party in the 13th District of Texas, leaving him in a good position to be elected to Congress in November in the trustworthy red light district.

Jackson led with 56 percent of the vote and 87 percent of the venues reported, according to The Associated Press. He defeated Josh Winegarner, a lobbyist, in the race to replace the representative. Mac ThornberryWilliam (Mac) McClellan Thornberry4 The second round of the Texas Republican Congress to see Russian rewards revive the Trump-GOP foreign policy divide House of Representatives panel passes defense policy bill 0.5B MORE (R-Texas), who retires after 13 terms.

Trump tweeted Tuesday night to congratulate the former White House official and spoke to him on the phone. The president endorsed Jackson, a former Navy officer, in February before a busy primary on March 3, where neither candidate won the majority.

Congratulations to @ RonnyJackson4TX for a great victory against a tough and really good opponent. Ronny will be a fantastic congressman – he will represent the wonderful people of the Great State of Texas and the United States very well. Proud of you Ronny !!!

– Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2020

Jane and I just got off the phone with @realDonaldTrump! It’s official! I am honored to be the Republican nominee for # TX13! I promise I will make you proud! pic.twitter.com/Hr7ZJPfwqu

– Ronny Jackson (@ RonnyJackson4TX) July 15, 2020

Jackson will face Democrat Gus Trujillo, who prevailed in the second round of his game on Tuesday.

Trump nominated Jackson last year to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, but withdrew from consideration amid allegations of professional misconduct, including drinking at work and overprescribing medications.

Jackson also reportedly hid cauliflower in the president’s mashed potatoes to improve his diet.