‘Slap in the face’: Veterans group shreds Trump VA cuts on Memorial Day
- Veterans groups are sharply criticizing the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), citing concerns about potential harm to veteran care and reduced staff.VoteVets, a...
- Kayla Williams, an Iraq war veteran and senior policy advisor at VoteVets, stated that the VA cuts could lead to delayed appointments and substandard care, ultimately increasing veteran...
- Reports indicate that the administration is reducing the VA workforce by approximately 82,000 positions, nearly 20% of the agency.
VoteVets blasts the Trump management’s drastic cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs on Memorial Day, calling the actions “a slap in the face.” Our reporting reveals the administration plans to slash 82,000 VA staff positions, sparking fears of increased wait times and diminished care quality. Senior policy advisor and Iraq war veteran Kayla Williams stated that thes cuts could lead to delayed appointments and, tragically, more veteran deaths. Critics suggest this shift could weaken the VA system, diverting precious resources away from those who have served. Everett Kelley,president of the American Federation of Government Employees,warns the staff reductions will worsen the situation for veterans. For comprehensive, up-to-the-minute coverage, check out News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as veterans groups fight for improved care.
Trump Administration’s VA Cuts Draw Ire of Veterans Groups
Updated May 26, 2025
Veterans groups are sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), citing concerns about potential harm to veteran care and reduced staff.VoteVets, a political action committee, voiced its concerns on Memorial Day, highlighting the impact of these cuts on veterans’ access to healthcare.
Kayla Williams, an Iraq war veteran and senior policy advisor at VoteVets, stated that the VA cuts could lead to delayed appointments and substandard care, ultimately increasing veteran deaths. She added that the cuts are “a slap in the face to all who have worn the uniform in defence of our nation.”
Reports indicate that the administration is reducing the VA workforce by approximately 82,000 positions, nearly 20% of the agency. This reduction includes health-care positions, raising concerns about longer wait times for veterans seeking medical attention. the Trump administration also altered rules regarding veterans’ health care access, allowing easier access to non-VA health care in some instances. Critics suggest this shift could weaken the VA system by diverting resources to private clinics.
everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, warned that the VA has been understaffed for years, leading to extended wait times for veterans. he said the staff reductions will only worsen the situation, causing unneeded suffering for veterans and their families.
“Gutting VA will result in delayed appointments and substandard care, leading directly to more veteran deaths… It’s a slap in the face to all who have worn the uniform in defense of our nation.”
What’s next
The long-term effects of these VA cuts remain to be seen, but veterans groups are expected to continue advocating for increased resources and staffing to ensure quality care for those who served.