Trump Names Doug Collins, Former Congressman and Air Force Chaplain, as Veterans Affairs Secretary

Nov 14, 2024, 11:28 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia as the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, a chaplain and colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, served Georgia's 9th District in the House of Representatives for eight years. As the face of Trump's first impeachment defense in the House, he is a close ally of the President-elect and a strong advocate for military support and families. The nomination requires Senate confirmation. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the second-largest federal agency.