Fixing the VA and Putting Veterans First | VA Secretary Doug Collins

In this Veterans Day edition of The Jenny Beth Show, VA Secretary Doug Collins joins Jenny Beth Martin for a powerful discussion on service, accountability, and restoring trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Secretary Collins shares how President Trump’s charge to “take care of my veterans” has shaped his leadership — from cutting red tape and removing waste to improving healthcare access and reducing disability claim backlogs. He explains how the VA is once again putting veterans first by eliminating ineffective DEI programs, empowering common-sense decision making, and focusing resources on care that truly serves those who’ve worn the uniform.

The conversation also tackles the toughest challenges facing America’s veterans — homelessness, suicide prevention, and the transition back to civilian life — and what the VA is doing to address them head-on. Collins discusses the importance of faith, community, and personal connection in saving lives and strengthening the veteran community.

Topics Covered:

• How the VA is cutting bureaucracy and speeding up benefits
• Restoring accountability and eliminating wasteful DEI programs
• The fight to reduce veteran homelessness and suicide
• Improving community care and access for rural veterans
• What freedom, faith, and service mean to America’s heroes

Key Quote:

“You didn’t stop serving once you took off the uniform. We won’t leave you behind — not on the battlefield, and not in the community.” — VA Secretary Doug Collins

Listen now for a timely reminder that freedom isn’t free — and that honoring our veterans means standing up for them every day, not just on Veterans Day.

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