What was Andrew Lennox's reaction to being terminated from the VA on grounds of 'public interest'?

Andrew Lennox, a Marine veteran who was fired from a supervisor training program at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, experienced a range of emotions upon receiving his termination notification. Initially, he felt surprise and disbelief when informed his continued employment was not in the 'public interest'. As the reality set in, particularly when packing up his office, his feelings evolved into anger. Lennox expressed frustration that he was terminated based on his performance despite the vague 'public interest' justification provided in the official notification, highlighting the shock and emotional impact of unexpected job loss for veterans working in federal service.