VA secretary accuses reporter of spreading 'rumors' about DOGE that hurt veterans in tense clash

[mystery-ak]

VA secretary accuses reporter of spreading 'rumors' about DOGE that hurt veterans in tense clash
'That scares my veterans. That scares my employees. Because it's not true,' Secretary Doug Collins told the reporter
By Kristine Parks Fox News
Published March 12, 2025 8:00pm EDT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins accused a reporter of spreading "rumors" and "innuendo" about the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) actions at the agency in an interview that went viral on social media.

In a clip posted to his X account on Tuesday, Collins confronted Military.com reporter Patricia Kime about her February 5 article entitled, "Elon Musk Aide Is Now Working at VA and Accessing Its Computer Systems."

Collins pulled out a printed copy of the report and accused Kime of trying to "scare" veterans by citing unconfirmed rumors about DOGE's actions at the department.

"All I seem to be doing lately is fighting back against innuendo and rumor stories… In fact, Patricia, part of it is with you," he said, handing the paper to Kime.

"I just need your help because when you start headlines with ‘There’s a rumor going around’ and that ‘we’ve heard that,’ that hurts my veterans, that scares my veterans. That scares my employees. Because it's not true," Collins said.

"Will you commit to not doing that in the future?" he pressed the reporter.

https://twitter.com/SecVetAffairs/status/1899576216153129187

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[Wingnut]

That was a master class on how to shut the fake news talking heads up,

[mystery-ak]

That was a master class on how to shut the fake news talking heads up,

I always like Collins and was happy Trump gave him this job...he will be a good VA Sec.

[corbe]

   Neither Political Party have given a $hit about the Veterans since probably WWII.


   Unless they are in campaign mode.

[verga]

VA secretary accuses reporter of spreading 'rumors' about DOGE that hurt veterans in tense clash
'That scares my veterans. That scares my employees. Because it's not true,' Secretary Doug Collins told the reporter
By Kristine Parks Fox News
Published March 12, 2025 8:00pm EDT

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins accused a reporter of spreading "rumors" and "innuendo" about the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) actions at the agency in an interview that went viral on social media.

In a clip posted to his X account on Tuesday, Collins confronted Military.com reporter Patricia Kime about her February 5 article entitled, "Elon Musk Aide Is Now Working at VA and Accessing Its Computer Systems."

Collins pulled out a printed copy of the report and accused Kime of trying to "scare" veterans by citing unconfirmed rumors about DOGE's actions at the department.

"All I seem to be doing lately is fighting back against innuendo and rumor stories… In fact, Patricia, part of it is with you," he said, handing the paper to Kime.

"I just need your help because when you start headlines with ‘There’s a rumor going around’ and that ‘we’ve heard that,’ that hurts my veterans, that scares my veterans. That scares my employees. Because it's not true," Collins said.

"Will you commit to not doing that in the future?" he pressed the reporter.

https://twitter.com/SecVetAffairs/status/1899576216153129187

more
https://www.foxnews.com/media/va-secretary-accuses-reporter-spreading-rumors-about-doge-hurt-veterans-tense-clash

D@MN he is good, roked her right back on her heels. Now let's see if she follows through.