“Rep. Ronny Jackson Tackled by Officers During Altercation at Rodeo”

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Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson has responded to recently released body camera footage showing him being tackled by officers during an altercation at a rodeo. The video shows Jackson approaching a group surrounding a girl having a seizure, and later being wrestled to the ground by troopers. Jackson expressed his frustration in a tweet, stating that the video demonstrates the incompetence of the authorities. He also defended his actions, saying he would always help someone in need and would not apologize for it. Jackson’s spokesperson criticized the officers’ handling of the situation and denied allegations made in a sheriff’s report. The Epoch Times reported

Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson from Texas has responded to recently released body camera footage that shows him being tackled by officers during an altercation at a rodeo in late July. The 31-minute video, released by the Texas Department of Public Safety, captures Jackson approaching a group of people surrounding a 15-year-old girl who was having a seizure. Jackson, who previously served as the White House physician for former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama, is seen being wrestled to the ground by officers for refusing to comply with their demands. In some portions of the video, officers can be heard turning Jackson facedown, handcuffing him, and later helping him to his feet. Jackson has expressed his frustration with the incident, stating that he will call the governor to discuss what he perceives as incompetence and disregard for the young girl in distress. He also defended his actions, stating that he would always help someone in need and would not apologize for that. The release of the video prompted a response from Jackson’s spokesperson, who reiterated that the congressman was prevented from providing medical care due to the aggressive and incompetent actions of the officers. According to a sheriff’s report, a trooper allegedly asked Jackson to step away from the patient to clear the way for EMS personnel, which Jackson denies. The report also claims that Jackson shouted at troopers and threatened to go after the Carson County Sheriff politically. However, witnesses at the scene believe that the deputies overstepped their boundaries and were needlessly rough in handling Jackson. They stated that Jackson was trying to help the teenager before EMS arrived and that the officers took him to the ground. Jackson, according to the report, attempted to care for the girl by giving her a gumball to elevate her blood sugar, which sparked an argument from others who believed it could be a choking hazard. The congressman’s office was not immediately available for further comment..