Despite a massive backlash, VA Sec. Robert McDonald initially refused to back down from his remarks comparing VA wait times to standing in line at Disneyland.
But it seems he’s had a change of heart:
#Breaking: VA Secretary Robert McDonald apologizes for comparing wait times at VA hospitals to lines at Disney https://t.co/WNrIWslw85
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 24, 2016
Breaking: #VA Sec McDonald has just apologized for his #Disney comment, following Congress' calls for his resignation
— Travis J. Tritten (@Travis_Tritten) May 24, 2016
VA Secretary Robert McDonald sort of (?) apologizes for that Disneyland comparison yesterday. pic.twitter.com/pNm0PTATsK
— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) May 24, 2016
Only took a day and a half:
It took 34 hours for the VA Sec. to apologize for comparing his fatal wait lines to Disney rides. https://t.co/SuAOWBI0Ih
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) May 24, 2016
Better late than never?
McDonald:
'If my comments Monday led any Veterans to believe that I … don't take that noble mission seriously, I deeply regret that.'— Travis J. Tritten (@Travis_Tritten) May 24, 2016
Yeah, OK, buddy.
What an a$$hole. Falling all over himself so he looks like he has a conscience.
— Idiots and Morons (@pdxracefan) May 24, 2016
So it's easier to portray that the #Vets perception was incorrect rather than apologize for your #crassness #elitist #smh
— Cultureify (@Cultureifyer) May 24, 2016
Parting suggestion for McDonald:
Good. Now resign, and then go wait in line at Disney World. https://t.co/pvO8c0DaOU
— David Freddoso (@freddoso) May 24, 2016
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