Who Is Ronny Jackson? Age, Biography and Wiki
Ronny Jackson was born on May 4, 1967, making him 58 years old in 2025. An American veteran, physician, and politician, Jackson rose to fame as the White House physician during Donald Trump’s presidency. His experience in the military and healthcare elevated him to a prominent political position as a U.S. Congressman from Texas, where he currently represents the state's 13th congressional district. His dedication to service and healthcare has earned him a strong following and respect within his community.
| Occupation | Physicians |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 4, 1967 |
| Age | 58 Years |
| Birth Place | Levelland, Texas, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Ronny Jackson's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at a height of 6 feet (183 cm), Ronny Jackson maintains a well-structured physique. While his weight has not been publicly disclosed recently, it's known that Jackson actively participates in physical fitness and maintains a healthy lifestyle, which is evident in his public appearances.
After Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, he kept Jackson on as Physician to the President. Upon taking office, Trump gave Jackson the additional title of Deputy Assistant to the President.
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." Jackson w
as criticized for the statements and accused of misstating Trump's height and weight in order to minimize his obesity.
Trump appointed Jackson as "Assistant to the President and Chief Medical Advisor" on February 2, 2019.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Ronny Jackson is known to have been married and divorced previously. His current relationship status remains somewhat private, with no officially confirmed boyfriend or girlfriend at this time. Jackson is focused on his political career and family, including his children from his previous marriage.
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.
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. Jackson defeated Winegarner, 55.58% to 44.42%.
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.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ronny Jackson's estimated net worth is around $1 million. His salary as a U.S. Congressman is approximately $174,000 per year, which contributes significantly to his overall wealth. Additionally, Jackson's career in the healthcare sector and previous roles have provided him with financial stability.
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.
Career, Business and Investments
Ronny Jackson's career spans military service, medicine, and politics. After earning his medical degree, he served as a Navy physician and gained recognition as the physician for several U.S. presidents. Following his appointment in the U.S. Congress, he has focused on healthcare policy, advocating for veterans' health and support systems. Jackson's investments and business ventures are not extensively known, as he tends to keep details of his financial undertakings private.
In March 2018, Trump nominated Jackson to be U.S. secretary of veterans affairs to succeed David Shulkin, but Jackson withdrew the following month amid allegations of misconduct and mismanagement during his service in the White House. In February 2019, Trump appointed Jackson assistant to the president and chief medical advisor, a new position in the Executive Office.
Social Network
Ronny Jackson is active on several social media platforms where he engages with constituents and shares updates on his political endeavors. His presence on Twitter and Facebook allows him to connect with supporters and discuss healthcare issues and legislative action.
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", 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 inappropria
tely, and routinely yelled at subordinates.
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.
Education
Ronny Jackson completed his undergraduate education at Texas A&M University and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. His educational background in medicine and service has shaped his career, blending his passion for health and public service.
Jackson became a Navy officer after graduating from medical school in 1995. He graduated from the Undersea Medical Officer Program in 1996.
Jackson had a series of operational postings, 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. In 2001, he started a residency in emergency medicine, which he completed in 2004.
He was a clinical faculty physician in the Emergency Medical Residency Program at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for an additional year before being deployed to Iraq in 2005, where he worked as emergency medicine physician with a surgical shock trauma platoon in Taqaddum.
