NEW YORK, November 15. /TASS/. US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Doug Collins, a former lawmaker representing Georgia in the House of Representatives, to lead the Department of Veteran Affairs in his administration.

"We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump said in a statement, released by his transition team.