Veterans who participated in the event said they were given little or no warning about potentially traumatic discussion points. Veterans said they were thrust into public discussions of military sexual trauma topics without warning or proper support. The groups' say they have lost faith in the ability of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to lead the department. Rep. Dan Crenshaw is accused of trying to discredit a House staffer who alleged she was assaulted at a VA medical center. The nation's largest veterans organization and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday joined the growing calls for the ouster of President Donald Trump's Veterans Affairs chief. Wilkie is facing criticism for his handling of a sexual assault complaint at a department medical center. Rep. Mark Takano says VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's actions resulted in a loss of trust in the institution. The report accuses senior officials of ignoring problems within the department to pursue political vendettas instead. The rise in deaths comes amid a surge in active cases among VA patients. A North Dakota Army National Guard master sergeant died Nov. 24. Load More
