VA rips California leaders after protests force care center closure
- Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins condemned California officials after violent demonstrations led to the closure of the VA care facility in Los Angeles on Monday.
- The closure followed protests that covered the facility in graffiti and prompted concerns about veterans' safety once federal forces leave the city.
- Collins wrote letters to Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom urging them to ensure veterans receive safe care and to pay for clean-up and damages.
- He expressed concern that the city's inability to uphold public safety in Los Angeles is hindering veterans from accessing the health care they deserve.
- Collins questioned how officials plan to protect veterans after federal forces depart, highlighting ongoing safety and access risks for VA-enrolled veterans.
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VA Secretary Demands California Cover Damages After LA Veterans Clinic Vandalized
LOS ANGELES, CA – Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins wants California officials to pay for damage to a Los Angeles care center after protestors covered it in graffiti and forced the facility to close for the week. Local VA officials closed the Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center on Monday due to the violent and destructive protests. The outer walls of the facility were covered in graffiti, with profanity and anti-ICE messages. The closure me…
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