Robert Wilkie, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, defended his record in the wake of a Washington Post report that delved into his career, including his past membership and support of organizations dedicated to preserving Confederate memorials and honoring the confederacy.
Questioned by Hawaii Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono, Wilkie said that he welcomes scrutiny of his “entire record.”
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