How Trump desecrated the Arlington National Cemetery for a photo op
"Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was 'pushed aside' by Trump aides"
"The U.S. Army said an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who tried to "ensure adherence" to rules that prohibit political activities at the cemetery "was abruptly pushed aside," but that the employee decided not to press charges against the Trump campaign staffers who allegedly pushed her." - NPR
"Sen. Tuberville blocks promotion of Lloyd Austin’s top military aide... Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark has served in several positions of leadership in recent military conflicts and previously led troops in the Pacific. The job for which he has been nominated would place him at the forefront of the Pentagon’s efforts to contain China and defend Taiwan." - Washington Post
Use this StoryMap to see how Republicans use the Armed Services as political props while weakening American security.
Arlington National Cemetery desecration
"Two decades after attacking a fellow Purple Heart recipient in a political campaign, Chris LaCivita is back at it, this time in service of Donald Trump, who dodged military service by claiming he had bone spurs and who later called U.S. service members “suckers” and “losers.” - HuffPost
How do MAGA Republicans insult veterans? Check this guide featuring Trump, Vance, Ted Cruz, Rick Scott, Tommy Tuberville and others. Click on any image for details.
Project 2025 will transfer veteran responsibilities to the "private sector"
"Any time Republicans tell Americans they should have “freedom” to make decisions for themselves, look for the catch. In almost every instance, these changes give Americans fewer options, more bureaucracy, higher stress, and less money. Veterans deserve better." - Andra Watkins
Project 2025 aims to send veterans to private clinics and hospitals not affiliated with the VA, many of which will have no veterans with military service experience on staff. And Project 2025 will fire thousands of veterans working at the VA using Schedule F.
Check this interactive map for the number of veterans in your county whose benefits would be devastated by Project 2025, and the VA facilities that will likely be closed.
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TakeAway: Veterans deserve better. Vote for Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and Democrats to stop Trump's Project 2025 and protect veteran benefits.
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