Veterans who lost their government jobs say they also have to worry about the potential fallout from cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Summary

Trump’s mass federal layoffs, including over 1,000 VA employees, have disproportionately impacted veterans, both as workers and beneficiaries.

With nearly 30% of federal employees being veterans, job losses threaten their economic stability and could delay essential VA services.

While VA Secretary Doug Collins claims the cuts will not harm healthcare or benefits, Democratic lawmakers warn of staffing shortages, halted services, and longer wait times.

Veterans and advocates fear lasting damage to the VA system, with research and critical patient care already disrupted.

  • Doug Holland@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    It’s a misnomer to call these “mass federal layoffs.” Thousands of people have lost their jobs and government functions have been damaged, but the goal is for millions of jobs to be lost and government functions ended.