Veterans Affairs Department Fires Deputy Secretary James Byrne

James Byrne was fired as VA Deputy Secretary due to a loss of confidence in his abilities, as stated by VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. The dismissal was reported by Axios and confirmed by Wilkie, who did not provide further details. The VA has faced criticism over its handling of a sexual assault allegation by Andrea Goldstein, a Navy veteran. Goldstein claimed harassment and assault at a VA hospital, but no charges were filed after an investigation. She expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation's outcome and criticized Wilkie's response, which implied she lied. The VA press secretary stated Byrne's dismissal was unrelated to the investigation.

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