VA Worker Sues Trump Admin for $2.5M After Reporting Sex Assault
Summary
Former VA employee Robert Perdue is suing the Trump administration for $2.5 million. He alleges that the agency retaliated against him after he reported sexual assault and other misconduct, then blocked his efforts to return to federal employment. The VA declined to comment, according to the article.Key Facts
- Perdue worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2016 to 2023, according to court documents cited in the article.
- He alleges that he faced retaliation after reporting misconduct at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida.
- Perdue says a supervisor used a racial slur and told him to quit when he asked for a reassignment.
- He says he resigned in July 2023 because the agency failed to ensure his safety and his family's safety.
- After leaving the VA, Perdue applied for federal jobs through USAJOBS, including Housekeeping Aide and Nursing Assistant positions.
- The lawsuit alleges that federal reviewers repeatedly labeled him unsuitable, preventing job referrals despite his veterans' preference and clearance.
- Perdue seeks $2.5 million for alleged lost income and other harms.
- The VA declined to comment; the article says Newsweek sought comment from the White House and the Office of Personnel Management.
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