Fox News host Jesse Watters says DOGE should spare veterans after hearing his friend's job is on the line
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Jesse Watters, on 'The Five,' urged the Trump administration and DOGE to spare veterans from federal workforce cuts. He highlighted a specific veteran's plight, emphasizing the unfairness of targeting those who have served honorably. Watters argued that veterans, like the one he met, who risked their lives in service, should not be grouped with other roles subject to layoffs, such as DEI consultants. He stressed the importance of prioritizing their employment during this cost-cutting phase.
Watters urged Trump and Musk to prioritize veterans in federal workforce cuts, emphasizing the unjust impact on those who served the country for decades.
He highlighted the story of a military veteran on the brink of losing his job, arguing that such individuals deserve special consideration.
According to Watters, veterans should not be classified alongside other roles in layoffs, as they have risked their lives for the nation.
Watters' plea emphasizes the moral obligation to protect those who served from the government’s cost-cutting measures.
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