Trump taps DOD personnel chief to serve as acting VA secretary

President Trump has tapped Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Robert Wilkie to serve as acting veterans affairs secretary until Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson is approved by Congress.

In a tweet late this afternoon, Trump announced he was replacing David Shulkin with Jackson. The latter currently serves as White House physician.

"I appreciate the work of Dr. David Shulkin and the many great things we did together at Veterans Affairs, including the VA Accountability Act that he was helpful in getting passed," Trump said. "He has been a great supporter of veterans across the country and I am grateful for his service."