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(125,947 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2026, 04:45 PM Sunday

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Trump Wants to 'Dismantle' VA, Veteran Senator Claims [View all]

Published
Feb 26, 2026 at 10:07 AM EST
updated
Feb 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM EST

By Sam Stevenson
Associate News Editor

Veteran Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois accused President Donald Trump of seeking to privatize and ultimately dismantle the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during a combative congressional hearing this week ...

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-dismantle-va-veteran-senator-tammy-duckworth-11586868

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Trump Wants to 'Dismantle' VA, Veteran Senator Claims [View all] struggle4progress Sunday OP

Pappas Demands Administration Rescind New Rule That Would Slash Disability Ratings for Veterans struggle4progress Sunday #1

This does not surprise me. Texasgal Sunday #2

Why Not! Most of the Military and Vets are Republican voters. Make sure to close down the VA medical facilities.... Bread and Circuses Sunday #3

I, as many do Traildogbob Sunday #4

I care for a vet dying right now due to doge cuts. Maru Kitteh Sunday #7

😡 Traildogbob Sunday #8

I'm sorry 😞 MustLoveBeagles Sunday #9

He gave Musk and axe The Wizard Sunday #5

He is dismantling Social Security & ACA, too. N/t CousinIT Sunday #6

K&R UTUSN Yesterday #10

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