In Santa Rosa, California, veterans are voicing their concerns over proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs' healthcare services under the Trump administration. With plans to cut 80,000 jobs, veterans feel that their health, especially in the context of mental health concerns such as PTSD, is at risk. U.S. Army Veteran Katie Weber-Linhart emphasizes the importance of unity among veterans, while others express outrage at the potential loss of critical services. VA Secretary Doug Collins acknowledges the difficulty of job cuts but insists the government's priority must be serving the people, not merely employment.
I feel like the first and foremost thing is bringing veterans together that are scared right now, said U.S. Army Veteran Katie Weber-Linhart.
For people who are already suffering from PTSD, the fear is real, Linhart said.
Our VA Cares is being cut, VA support is being cut -- it's unbelievable to us. It's totally against everything we fought for in this country, said Army veteran Samuel.
The federal government does not exist to employ people. It exists to serve people, said VA Secretary Doug Collins.
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