I’m writing to share an article that reflects a deeply troubling shift I’ve observed within the Department of Veterans Affairs—one that I believe deserves urgent attention:
In my 27 years of federal service, including 23 with the VA, I have never witnessed a moment as dark as this. The potential politicization of VA healthcare and the marginalization of medical professionals’ voices pose serious risks to the integrity of our mission and the care we provide to veterans.
I share this not as a political statement, but as a call to reflection and awareness. The values that have defined our service—nonpartisan care, clinical integrity, and putting veterans first—are under threat. We must be vigilant and, where necessary, raise our voices to protect them.
Thank you for taking the time to read and consider the implications of this situation.
While this video may come across as humorous, it’s also deeply alarming. It’s unsettling to see someone so clearly unqualified in charge of a vital American institution like the VA—an agency that millions of veterans rely on for their health and well-being. Leadership at this level demands competence, integrity, and respect for both the mission and the people it serves. This is no laughing matter.