Trump nominates former Rep. Doug Collins for secretary of Veterans Affairs
President Trump has put forth his choice for the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs: former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.).
If confirmed by the Senate, Collins would succeed Robert Wilkie, who resigned in January.
Collins is a West Point graduate and a veteran of the Iraq War. He served in the House from 2013 to 2021.
As a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Collins was a vocal critic of the VA’s handling of wait times and other issues.
