MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WIAT ) — John Saxon is an attorney representing Kent Davis, former Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Saxon claims Gov. Kay Ivey had no authority to remove Davis from his post, and he’s taking it to court.
“A state trooper showed up at his residence that night in a black SUV, said ‘give me your keys, give me your cell phone, give me any other state issued property.’ Rather tacky, where I come from,” said Saxon.
Shortly before that state trooper showed up, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis received a letter from Gov. Ivey’s office firing him from his role as commissioner. Her reasons for the firing included manipulating the Board of Veterans Affairs, and mishandling COVID relief money.
“I used that as a last resort,” said Gov. Ivey. “To exercise my executive authority. And like I say, our veterans deserve the best care possible.”