President-elect Trump announced on Thursday his intent to nominate former Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, a Veteran himself, currently serves as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command and has combat experience from the Iraq War.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump emphasized the importance of caring for the men and women in uniform and expressed confidence in Collins' ability to advocate for Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they receive the necessary support.
Following the announcement, Collins expressed his gratitude for the nomination, stating that he is honored to accept the role. He highlighted his commitment to improving care and support for veterans by streamlining regulations, combating corruption within the VA, and ensuring that every veteran receives the benefits they have earned.
Collins emphasized the need to make the VA more efficient and effective in serving those who have served the country. He pledged to work tirelessly to deliver world-class care to veterans and ensure they receive the quality services they deserve.
