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Cruz calls for VA’s McDonald to step down

By Susan Ferrechio
Published May 25, 2016 3:32pm ET
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Cruz calls for VA’s McDonald to step down
"Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald's recent remarks show a fundamental lack of respect for the veterans he's been tasked to serve," said Cruz. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) | Andrew Harnik

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling on Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to step down after McDonald compared long wait times for veteran healthcare to lines at a Disney theme park.

“Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald’s recent remarks show a fundamental lack of respect for the veterans he’s been tasked to serve,” said Cruz, who just weeks ago dropped out of the race for the White House against Donald Trump.

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