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WASHINGTON— Today, VA Secretary Collins officially ignored a deadline to explain the abrupt and unlawful terminations of at least 2,400 VA employees- many of whom are disabled veterans, military spouses, and dedicated public servants. Despite a direct demand for answers from Ranking Member Takano (CA-39) and 89 House Democrats, Secretary Collins has refused to provide any justification for how these firings will not impact veterans’ healthcare and benefits—contrary to his claims.
After multiple opportunities to account for these decisions, Secretary Collins’ continued silence can only be seen as a blatant evasion of accountability. His refusal to come before Congress further cements the Trump Administration’s pattern of lawless governance. Veterans and taxpayers deserve transparency--yet their elected representatives are being stonewalled. This is not just a failure of leadership – it is a betrayal of America's veterans.
Background: On February 15th, 2025, House Democrats formally requested a congressional briefing from Secretary Collins by February 26th. The Department has refused to answer basic questions about the firings, which were executed with no performance-based justification. Congressional staff inquiries have been met with silence, revealing a disturbing pattern of obstruction and secrecy from an agency that exists to serve America's veterans- not hide from accountability.
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