Republican nominee Donald Trump made it clear during a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday, that under his administration, heads would roll and government workers would be held accountable for failures in the Department of Veterans affairs.
Trump started his speech by saying our most basic commitment to veterans is healthcare.
.@realDonaldTrump: "Our most basic commitment to provide health and medical care to [veterans] has been violated." pic.twitter.com/CHFLI5Pygu
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He criticized Hilary Clinton for downplaying the many problems with the VA.
.@realDonaldTrump: "Crooked" #HillaryClinton has said VA scandal isn't as widespread. pic.twitter.com/Ykv3gah86U
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He then went after government officials by saying that he will remove and discipline those who fail to do their job.
.@realDonaldTrump: I will use lawful authority to remove and discipline federal employees who breach public trust. pic.twitter.com/JET3ZFXBRI
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Trump: I'll ask Congress to give VA secretary authority to remove/discipline employees who risk well-being of a vet pic.twitter.com/hzUbdGesnl
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 26, 2016