Trump and Musk Are Going to War Against Military Veterans

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

We are a fascist country right now.

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Yes, for a little while longer yet as President Trump drags the nation back from Biden's fascism.

We're optimistic.







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[jknowgood]

He was trying to get the guy to commit a crime, and the guy told DJT to '**** off.'

Biden bragged about withholding billions unless Ukraine fired the investigator investigating the company Hunter ran. That funneled money to him.

 

[AZrailwhale]

He was trying to get the guy to commit a crime, and the guy told DJT to '**** off.'

No he wasn't, he was asking the President of Ukraine to investigate possible criminal activity by an American Citizen in Ukraine in compliance with the treaties we have with Ukraine. Perfectly legal and appropriate.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

No he wasn't, he was asking the President of Ukraine to investigate possible criminal activity by an American Citizen in Ukraine in compliance with the treaties we have with Ukraine. Perfectly legal and appropriate.

Different than what I was talking about.

 

[struth]

Donald Trump's new executive order, titled "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Workforce Optimization Initiative," outlines exactly how Trump and Elon Musk plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and strip transitioning military veterans and their families overseas of the generous federal hiring incentives they rely on.

This executive order seeks to impose severe hiring restrictions and would disproportionately harm veterans, who make up one-third of the federal workforce. Requiring agencies to hire only one new employee for every four who leave will drastically reduce VA staffing levels. At a time when the veteran population is aging and the VA's mission has expanded under Biden, this policy will lead to massive delays and outright denials in health care, benefits processing, and disability claims - the essential services veterans depend on to survive.

The order also forces agencies to implement immediate reductions in force, prioritizing cuts to positions not explicitly mandated by law. In practice, this means slashing administrative staff, veteran outreach programs, and transition assistance. Many of these programs help veterans adjust to civilian life, with federal employment serving as a stable career path for thousands. Active-duty military members stationed overseas also rely on these programs for critical support, from child care to helping their spouses secure employment in foreign countries where they may lack language skills or legal work status.

MSN

I wonder what veterans are thinking now.

Here is even more.

In a news conference about the worst air crash in the United States in two decades, Trump claimed the agency was “actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities and psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives.”

The remarks, made without evidence, touched off anxiety and frustration among federal employees with disabilities, many of them military veterans, who spoke with USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.

“Blaming disabled individuals for a plane crash speaks to a mentality of not believing disabled people are suited to valuable work,” a disabled National Park Service staffer said.

MSN

Now watch the Trump Humpers run in here trying to defend this garbage.

Trumps your daddy

 

[Superbadbrutha]

Trumps your daddy

No, boot licking trick my daddy was a strong black man. He is the daddy of weak ass sellouts like you.

 

[Lesh]

Shrink that federal workforce! Cheers

You fuckers already say the VA is too slow

Ya think firing 1.000 VA workers is going to make that situation better?

 

[TNHarley]

You fuckers already say the VA is too slow

Ya think firing 1.000 VA workers is going to make that situation better?

Oh did I?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Oh did I?

Did you? LoL

 

[Lesh]

Did you? LoL

So you think wait times are fine at the VA now?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

So you think wait times are fine at the VA now?

I don't believe I was addressing you.

In fact I really try to avoid you, you should do the same. For some reason my alerts light up anytime you do

 

[Lesh]

I don't believe I was addressing you.

In fact I really try to avoid you, you should do the same. For some reason my alerts light up anytime you do

What’s that matter? Couldn’t answer the question?

I’m not surprised

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

No, boot licking trick my daddy was a strong black man. He is the daddy of weak ass sellouts like you.

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Sure thing, ******.









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[John Edgar Slow Horses]

You fuckers already say the VA is too slow

Ya think firing 1.000 VA workers is going to make that situation better?

I am happy with my VA care, so Elon wants to slow it down?

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I am happy with my VA care, so Elon wants to slow it down?

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My husband and I were thrilled with how quickly and efficiently his disability claim was processed, but that was back in 2019, when we actually had a President.







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[SassyIrishLass]

What’s that matter? Couldn’t answer the question?

I’m not surprised

Not today, for some odd reason I have a mod bothering me. No more

 

[AZrailwhale]

Different than what I was talking about.

Then what were you talking about?

 

[theHawk]

Donald Trump's new executive order, titled "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Workforce Optimization Initiative," outlines exactly how Trump and Elon Musk plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and strip transitioning military veterans and their families overseas of the generous federal hiring incentives they rely on.

This executive order seeks to impose severe hiring restrictions and would disproportionately harm veterans, who make up one-third of the federal workforce. Requiring agencies to hire only one new employee for every four who leave will drastically reduce VA staffing levels. At a time when the veteran population is aging and the VA's mission has expanded under Biden, this policy will lead to massive delays and outright denials in health care, benefits processing, and disability claims - the essential services veterans depend on to survive.

The order also forces agencies to implement immediate reductions in force, prioritizing cuts to positions not explicitly mandated by law. In practice, this means slashing administrative staff, veteran outreach programs, and transition assistance. Many of these programs help veterans adjust to civilian life, with federal employment serving as a stable career path for thousands. Active-duty military members stationed overseas also rely on these programs for critical support, from child care to helping their spouses secure employment in foreign countries where they may lack language skills or legal work status.

MSN

I wonder what veterans are thinking now.

Here is even more.

In a news conference about the worst air crash in the United States in two decades, Trump claimed the agency was “actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities and psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives.”

The remarks, made without evidence, touched off anxiety and frustration among federal employees with disabilities, many of them military veterans, who spoke with USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.

“Blaming disabled individuals for a plane crash speaks to a mentality of not believing disabled people are suited to valuable work,” a disabled National Park Service staffer said.

MSN

Now watch the Trump Humpers run in here trying to defend this garbage.

The VA is the most bloated agency of them all.

A buddy of mine works there and he says he barely even logs on each day at his 100% telework job.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Then what were you talking about?

In 1989, the VA was elevated to a Cabinet-level department, becoming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to further emphasize the importance of veterans' issues and ensure they receive the recognition and support they deserve.

It was originated by an EO.

 

[Lesh]

The VA is the most bloated agency of them all.

A buddy of mine works there and he says he barely even logs on each day at his 100% telework job.

Sure buddy

Sure