Lawmakers Condemn Trump and Musk for Firing 80,000 VA Workers and Cutting Veterans’ Care, Social Security, IRS Services

Several U.S. lawmakers have expressed opposition to recent actions by former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk that affect public service workers and veterans' care. Members of Congress, including Representative Lloyd Doggett, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Hank Johnson, Senator Dick Durbin, and Representative Shontel Brown, have voiced concerns about the firing of 80,000 workers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the potential dismantling of critical services such as Social Security, IRS tax processing, veterans' benefits, and labor rights. These officials emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy VA system to ensure veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned. They have shown solidarity with federal workers, nurses, and veterans affected by these changes, highlighting the risks posed to essential public services and veteran healthcare.