Trump Nominates Doug Collins for Veterans Affairs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Representative Doug Collins as the secretary of veterans affairs. Collins, who served in Congress and currently serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, will advocate for servicemembers and military families.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump revealed plans on Thursday to nominate former Representative Doug Collins as the next secretary of veterans affairs, highlighting Collins' commitment to servicemembers and military families.

In a statement, Trump emphasized the need to support the men and women in uniform, stating that Collins would be a formidable advocate. Collins' background includes serving in Congress from 2013 to 2021, and a run for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia in 2020. He currently serves as a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, which he could soon lead, handles benefits, health care, and cemetery services for military veterans and employs close to 371,000 staff across its medical facilities nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)