‘They don’t trust him anymore’: How VA Secretary Doug Collins drew the ire of the White House and Republicans
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins faces significant political isolation as House Republicans struggle to advance veterans health legislation. Following the failure of a key bill, closed-door negotiations have resumed among lawmakers, notably excluding Collins from discussions. The situation reflects deteriorating trust within Republican circles and the White House, highlighting internal disagreements over veterans policy implementation and strategic direction moving forward.
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‘They don’t trust him anymore’: How VA Secretary Doug Collins drew the ire of the White House and Republicans
A month after House Republicans failed to pass a veterans health bill, lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to try to get the legislation back on track. But there’s one key person they haven’t invited to the table: Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins.
