VA insiders cringe at Secretary Collins' TikTok montage with suggestive soundtrack

Following a Justice Department directive that federal workers may safely use TikTok, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins posted a brief video called “SECVA reporting for duty.” The montage includes scenes of Collins doing push-ups with VA employees, practicing his golf swing and other informal moments, all set to a song by the Yin Yang Twins known for bawdy, profanity-laden lyrics. Three high-level VA sources expressed embarrassment over the content, and union head Douglas Massie sent an email criticizing the post.

Insiders said the clip diverges from the agency’s usual social-media focus on veteran guidance and mental-health resources. The VA responded that the video showcases Collins listening to veterans and staff, and claimed it has helped increase enrollment without harming suicide-prevention outreach. The episode has sparked internal debate about appropriate use of official social-media channels.