On this special Veterans Day episode of the podcast, Host Amanda Head talks with former Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Peter O’Rourke to spotlight critical issues facing America’s veterans and how they were addressed during the Trump Administration. Secretary O’Rourke delves into the impact of the Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act and the Mission Act, both of which expanded healthcare options for veterans and promoted accountability within the VA. Additionally, the pair discuss the pressing concern of veteran suicides and the need for improved mental health resources. O’Rourke emphasizes the role of local solutions and state legislatures in enhancing veterans’ quality of life and calls for a more streamlined approach to the VA and Department of Defense. The former Trump Administration official expresses optimism about the future, sharing his belief in the potential for meaningful progress under President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House.