Veterans Protest VA Cuts and Trump Policies in Nationwide Rally
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On D-Day's anniversary, the band Dropkick Murphys performed at a rally on the National Mall to protest proposed cuts to veterans' benefits and criticize President Trump, framing the event as a fight against fascism and political extremism, with veterans and activists emphasizing the importance of defending democracy and opposing totalitarian ideologies.
- Dropkick Murphys and Veterans Rally Against Trump for ‘Disrespecting the Vets’ Rolling Stone
- Veterans are rallying against Trump over VA cuts MSNBC News
- ‘I’m really horrified’: 100-year-old WWII vet joins thousands protesting planned VA cuts WTOP
- Veterans protest against Trump cuts at DC rally: ‘Promises made to us have come under attack’ The Guardian
- VA plans to cut 1,000 IT positions after Biden-era push to retain them Federal News Network
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