Trump Picks Former Rep. Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Collins was a representative from Georgia and lost to Raphael Warnock in a 2020 Senate race.
Trump Picks Former Rep. Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Then-Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) speaks during a hearing in Washington on June 10, 2020. Graeme Jennings/Pool/Getty Images
Nathan Worcester
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President-elect Donald Trump has picked Doug Collins, a lawyer, veteran, and former congressman, to lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

“We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need. Thank you, Doug, for your willingness to serve our Country in this very important role!” Trump wrote in a statement on the pick.

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