Breaking: VA secretary David Shulkin’s closest aide retires amid findings she misled ethics officials to secure approval for Shulkin’s wife to accompany him on taxpayer-funded trip to Europe

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The third most senior official at the Department of Veterans Affairs is stepping down amid findings she misled ethics officials to secure approval for VA Secretary David Shulkin's wife to accompany him on a taxpayer-funded trip to Europe. Viveca Wright Simpson, Shulkin's chief of staff, told colleagues Friday morning that she is retiring after 32 years at the agency and more than two years as Shulkin's most senior aide. Shulkin confirmed the move to USA TODAY and said he intends to continue in his post and remains committed to fulfilling President Trump's agenda in overhauling the VA. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108