Who will be Trump's Secretary of Veterans Affairs? Odds & Predictions 2026
Important information: Nominees must be confirmed by the United States Senate (recess appointments do not count).
Who will be Trump's Secretary of Veterans Affairs?
Who will be Trump's Secretary of Veterans Affairs?
Market Rules
Doug Collins
The outcome is Doug Collins
If Doug Collins is the first person confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs between November 6, 2024 and December 31, 2026, then the market resolves toYes. Outcome verified from Library of Congress.
Note: this event is mutually exclusive.
Timeline and payout
Market openNov 14, 2024 ยท 8:30pm EST
Market closedAfter the outcome occurs
Paid out1 hour after closing
If this event occurs, the market will close the following 10am ET. Otherwise, it closes by Feb 4, 2025 at 3:58pm EST.
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EventKXSECVA-26DEC31
MarketKXSECVA-26DEC31-DC
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About
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs leads the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, managing programs that provide health care, education, disability, funerary, and financial benefits to U.S. military veterans. This Cabinet role oversees the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and National Cemetery Administration (NCA). President-elect Trump has nominated Doug Collins for this position, pending Senate confirmation. (Source: department.va.gov)