Milton Friedman once noted that a person spending somebody else’s money on someone else cares little about quality or cost. The Biden administration seems determined to prove this point. The Department of Veterans Affairs is shifting millions from patient care to federal unions.

Veterans seeking VA care historically faced long wait times. This became a national scandal during the Obama administration. The Trump administration prioritized fixing the problem, including signing legislation giving veterans more options to receive treatment. The Trump administration also cracked down an abuse that diverted resources from patient care.