WASHINGTON (WBAP/AP) – Energy Secretary Rick Perry says he has no interest in becoming the next head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The former Texas Governor is rejecting speculation that he would soon take over the position after the White House floated his name to replace embattled VA Secretary David Shulkin. Speaking after a Senate hearing, Perry said he’s keeping his current job and made reference to reports that his name is being floated to head the VA as “fake news”.
Perry added that he is Energy Secretary “until the foreseeable future – happily.”
