Trump’s VA pick defends hiring freeze amid staffing concerns
Trump’s VA pick defends hiring freeze amid staffing concerns  
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Published On: Thu Jan 23 2025
Description: President Donald Trump's government wide hiring freeze makes some exceptions for the Veterans Affairs Department, but it's not entirely clear which positions are actually excepted. Trump's pick to run the VA Doug Collins defended the hiring freeze during his confirmation hearing. He also says VA will use every tool at hand to fire poor performing employees. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices