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Veterans and supporters are being called up for a nationwide march on March 14, 2025, to protest the impact of Project 2025 on critical programs supporting former service members. The event, dubbed the Veterans March, will take place simultaneously in Washington, D.C., and at every state capitol, organizers announced on a flyer being circulated online.
Quoting a statement commonly attributed to Gen. Mark Milley, “We don’t take an oath to a king,” the event’s promotional materials emphasize a commitment to upholding the Constitution of the United States. Organizers say the march is a response to cuts that have already affected veteran services, including the Veterans Crisis Line, which provides vital mental health support.
“Project 2025 will decimate programs veterans rely on and has already eliminated vital lifelines,” a statement on the event flyer reads.
According to a leaked memo, the Trump administration plans to cut 83,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a move that critics say would severely impact medical care and support services for veterans.
As of February 2024, the VA employed over 400,000 people, reflecting the sheer number of veterans in need of care. Many of these veterans served in Iraq and Afghanistan, wars that left long-lasting physical and psychological scars on those who fought...
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