Trump Nominates Doug Collins as Veterans Affairs Secretary

Collins is a former congressman and Iraq War veteran known for his staunch support of Trump.

Doug Collins, a former Georgia congressman and military veteran, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Collins served as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and was a vocal supporter of Trump during his first impeachment trial.
He has pledged to reform the VA by cutting regulations, rooting out corruption, and ensuring veterans receive the benefits they deserve.
Collins previously led efforts to maintain third-party candidates on the 2024 presidential ballot, which some Democrats criticized as a strategy to divert votes from Kamala Harris.
The VA faces challenges including a backlog of claims, increased veteran suicides, and rising homelessness, issues Collins aims to address as the new head.