Thursday, November 14, 2024

Trump picks ex-Georgia congressman Doug Collins for Veterans Affairs secretary

Doug Collins in a suit and tie speaking into a microphone at a 2024 Trump campaign event in Atlanta

Collins was a fierce advocate in Congress.

President-elect Donald Trump tapped a longtime ally for his cabinet Thursday, nominating former congressman Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs department.

President-elect Donald Trump and former congressman Doug Collins in suits and ties, discussing Veterans Affairs department leadership
Collins was a staunch ally of Trump during his time in congress.

Collins, 58, represented rural northern Georgia for eight years before retiring from Congress following an unsuccessful 2020 campaign for US Senate.

“We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform,” Trump said in a statement, “and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

https://nypost.com/2024/11/14/us-news/trump-picks-ex-georgia-congressman-doug-collins-for-veterans-affairs-secretary/
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