Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins obviously thought he was going on-air to discuss issues impacting those who have served our country. Instead, he was part of the liberal media’s fishing expedition on the non-scandal of the Signal chats involving top Trump officials, which inadvertently included a known anti-Trump writer, Jeffrey Goldberg, who alleges secret war plans were disclosed. That’s not true, but it’s got the media and the DC elite in a tizzy.
After being asked about this matter, Collins rightly deflected because he was not privy to this information. He wasn’t on the chat, but the media is using this to try to drive wedges into the administration. The old anti-Trump sentiments within the GOP have been erased.
Those who don’t like the president, who for some reason still call themselves Republicans, are now Democrats. After being pressed on the Signal chat again, Collins had enough, attacking the network for accusing a Navy veteran, Zachary Young, of exploiting desperate Afghans trying to flee the country when the Taliban retook the country:
🚨 WATCH: VA Secretary Doug Collins spars with CNN's Kaitlan Collins in HEATED segment as she tries asking questions about ‘Signalgate’:
— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) March 27, 2025
DOUG: "Since you undoubtedly don't want to talk about the VA I have a question for you.”
“I would like to know why CNN is hostile to veterans… pic.twitter.com/BQOgtLzmao
“Respectfully, sir. I’m asking the questions here,” said CNN host Kaitlin Collins.
That verdict was issued earlier this year, when CNN was ordered to pay millions in damages.
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This is the segment in which CNN defamed a U.S. Navy Veteran and has to pay him $5 million for.
— MAZE (@mazemoore) January 17, 2025
Up top is the segment, bottom is the apology.
“We did not intend to suggest that Mr. Young participated in a black market.” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/at75NsQfCA
Damages:
— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) January 17, 2025
$ 4 million econ
$ 1 million emotional
Punitive damages warranted
Jury finds CNN defamed Zachary Young with its false reporting on his operations in Afghanistan. Trial now moves to punitive damages phase.
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) January 17, 2025