2020 ELECTION/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/SECOND AMENDMENT/VETS: “Senator Mike Rounds (@RoundsforSenate) continues to deliver for South Dakota! Mike is working hard for our incredible Farmers and he is strong on Trade, Military, our Vets, and the Second Amendment. Mike has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #SDSen https://t.co/qM8LsXR9tN?amp=1“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 2, 2020 3:26 am […]
Category: Vets
6/2/2020
2020 ELECTION/BORDER/ENDORSEMENT/VETS/WALL: “Congressman Russ Fulcher (@RussFulcher) is an incredible Representative for the people of Idaho! He fully supports the Border Wall, Life, our Vets and the Second Amendment. Russ has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #ID01“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 2, 2020 3:25 am […]
6/2/2020
2020 ELECTION/BORDER/ENDORSEMENT/VETERANS/WALL: “Congressman Jim Banks (@jim_banks) is a fighter for Indiana! A highly respected Navy Officer, Jim works hard for our Vets and Small Businesses. Strongly supports the Second Amendment and our Border Wall! Jim has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #IN03 https://t.co/fdDeqYXQ2C?amp=1“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 2, 2020 3:25 am […]
6/2/2020
2020 ELECTION/ECONOMY/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/VETERANS: “Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (@jackiewalorski) is doing an incredible job for Indiana. She fights for Small Businesses, the Economy, and our incredible Military and Vets! Jackie has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #IN02“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 2, 2020 3:25 am […]
5/22/2020
AGRICULTURE/BORDER/CRIME/ENDORSEMENT/TEXAS/VETS: “Admiral Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJackson4TX) is a very successful doctor and Navy Veteran running for Congress in #TX13. Strong on Crime, the Border and Agriculture — and he loves our Vets! Ronny has my Complete and Total Endorsement! Vote for Ronny!“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:54 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/BORDER/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/VETS: “We need @KarenHandel back in Congress to fight for the incredible people of Georgia! She is a tremendous advocate for our Military, Vets, Border Security and the Second Amendment. Karen has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #GA06“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:51 pm […]
5/22/2020
BORDER/ENDORSEMENT/PENNSYLVANIA/VETS: “Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (@reschenthaler) is doing tremendous work for the people of Pennsylvania! A Navy veteran, Guy strongly supports our Vets, Borders, and always votes to uphold the Rule of Law. Guy has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA14“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:50 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/PENNSYLVANIA/VETS: “Congressman John Joyce (@JohnJoyceForPA) is a fighter for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! John loves our Vets, Military and Small Businesses and always defends Life and the Second Amendment. John has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA13“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:49 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/PENNSYLVANIA/VETS: “Congressman Fred Keller (@VoteFredKeller) has been doing a phenomenal job in Congress since his special election! He strongly supports our Vets, Small Businesses, Workers, and the Second Amendment. Fred has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA12“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:34 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/PENNSYLVANIA/VETS: “Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (@GT_TeamGT) is a hard worker for Pennsylvania! The ‘Dean of the Delegation’, he strongly supports our incredible Farmers, Vets and the Second Amendment. ‘GT’ has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA15“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:34 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/PENNSYLVANIA/SENIORS/VETS: “Congressman Scott Perry (@PatriotsPerry) is an incredible fighter for Pennsylvania! He served our country as an Army General and now he fights for our Seniors, Vets, Military, and the Second Amendment. Scott has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA10“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:31 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/PENNSYLVANIA/VETS: “Congressman Lloyd Smucker (@LloydSmuckerPA) is working hard for the people of Pennsylvania! Lloyd strongly supports the Second Amendment, and he’s fighting for our incredible Workers, Military and Vets. Lloyd has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA11“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:25 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/PENNSYLVANIA/VETS: “Congressman Dan Meuser (@Meuser4Congress) is a tremendous advocate for Pennsylvania! Dan loves our Military, Vets and the Second Amendment – a real supporter of our #MAGA agenda. Dan has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA09“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:13 pm […]
5/22/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/PENNSYLVANIA/VETS: “Lisa Scheller (@SchellerforPA) will fight for the incredible people of Pennsylvania in Congress! She strongly supports our Military, Vets, Small Businesses and the Second Amendment. Lisa has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #PA07“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:12 pm […]
5/22/2020
ENDORSEMENT/IOWA/MILITARY/VETS: “Ashley Hinson (@hinsonashley) will be a tremendous advocate for the People of Iowa! She will fight for our Military, Vets, Small Businesses, & our Incredible Farmers—a true supporter of our #MAGA Agenda! Ashley has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #IA01“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 22, 2020 1:11 pm […]
5/11/2020
CALIFORNIA/EDUCATION/ENDORSEMENT/VETS: “Vote @MikeGarcia2020 by May 12th! His opponent @ChristyforCA25 voted to fire teachers, and cut their salaries while bumping up her pay. Now she’s mocking our Great Vets! We need Navy Fighter Pilot Mike Garcia in #CA25!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 11, 2020 12:16 pm […]
5/11/2020
2A/BORDER/CRIME/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/TAXES/VETS: “Tom Tiffany (@TomTiffanyWI) is a Great Advocate for the incredible people of Wisconsin (WI07). We need Tom in Congress to help us Make America Great Again! He will Fight for Small Business, supports our Incredible Farmers, Loves our Military and our Vets…. ….He is Strong on Crime, the Border, and Second Amendment. Tom has […]
5/11/2020
2A/BORDER/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/VETS: “Congressman Adrian Smith is a strong fighter for Nebraska. He fights for your Second Amendment, defends our Borders, strengthens our Military and loves our Vets! Adrian has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #NE03“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 11, 2020 9:10 am […]
5/11/2020
ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/VETS: “Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (@SupportFortNE) is a great advocate for Nebraska. He fights for Farmers, Small Businesses and our incredible Vets and Military. Jeff has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #NE01“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 11, 2020 9:10 am […]
5/11/2020
2A/ENDORSEMENT/VETS: “Congressman @DonJBacon is doing a tremendous job for Nebraska! He served our Country as an Air Force General, and now he serves our Vets, Farmers, and Small Businesses. Strongly supports the Second Amendment. Don has my Complete & Total Endorsement! #NE02“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 11, 2020 9:09 am […]
5/9/2020
CALIFORNIA/ENDORSEMENT/VETS/VOTE BY MAIL/VOTING: “Mike [Garcia] has my complete & total endorsement. We need him badly in Washington. A great fighter pilot & hero, & a brilliant Annapolis grad, Mike will never let you down. Mail in ballots, & check that they are counted!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 9, 2020 5:52 am […]
5/8/2020
CALIFORNIA/EDUCATION/ENDORSEMENT/VETS: “Vote @MikeGarcia2020 by May 12th! His opponent @ChristyforCA25 voted to fire teachers, and cut their salaries while bumping up her pay. Now she’s mocking our Great Vets! We need Navy Fighter Pilot Mike Garcia in #CA25!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 8, 2020 11:50 am […]
5/8/2020
2A/BORDER/CRIME/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/TAXES/VETS: “Tom Tiffany (@TomTiffanyWI) is a Great Advocate for the incredible people of Wisconsin (WI07). We need Tom in Congress to help us Make America Great Again! He will Fight for Small Business, supports our Incredible Farmers, Loves our Military and our Vets…. ….He is Strong on Crime, the Border, and Second Amendment. Tom has […]
5/5/2020
2A/HEALTHCARE/MILITARY/TAXES/VETS: “Most of the money raised by the RINO losers of the so-called ‘Lincoln Project’, goes into their own pockets. With what I’ve done on Judges, Taxes, Regulations, Healthcare, the Military, Vets (Choice!) & protecting our great 2A, they should love Trump. Problem is, I BEAT THEM ALL!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 5, 2020 8:18 […]
5/4/2020
ENDORSEMENT/TEXAS/VETS: “A great new book, ‘Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage’ by former Navy Seal, and current Texas Congressman @DanCrenshawTX, is now available. A fantastic guy — get your copy today!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 4, 2020 12:35 pm […]
5/4/2020
2A/MILITARY/SUPREME COURT/TAXES/VETS: “Republicans love the biggest Tax Cuts, Rebuilt Military, Choice for Vets, saving 2nd Amendment and many other things my Administration has done, but what they love beyond all else is 252 (so far!) Federal Judges, not including two great Supreme Court Justices. A Big Record!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, May 4, 2020 3:36 am […]
5/4/2020
2A/BORDER/ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/TAXES/VETS: “And I’m Endorsing you also Lacy, you truly deserve it. You are doing a great job, and Omar is a disaster who wants much higher taxes, hates our Military & our Vets, demands Open Borders, and is fighting to take away our great 2nd Amendment. Good luck Lacy! RT @LacyJohnsonMN I’m running against Ilhan […]
5/1/2020
2A/BORDER/ENDORSEMENT/VETS: “Senator Shelley Moore Capito (@CapitoforWV) is doing a tremendous job for the great people of West Virginia! She strongly defends our Second Amendment, Supports our Veterans and is Strong on Life and the Border…. ….Together we will Fight for Small Businesses and Protect American Energy workers! Shelley has my Complete and Total Endorsement!“ ––Donald […]
4/9/2020
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, we honor the more than 500,000 American warriors captured while protecting our way of life. We pay tribute to these Patriots for their unwavering and unrelenting spirit! https://t.co/KOI7Qd1pZx“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, April 9, 2020 10:51 am […]
4/4/2020
RELIGION/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “The Paycheck Protection Program is up and running! The program is open to nonprofits as well, so banks be sure to sign up our Great Religious and Veteran Organizations that need help!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, April 4, 2020 2:19 pm […]
3/29/2020
HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “Happy National Vietnam War Veterans Day to all of our Vietnam era Veterans. You have earned our gratitude and thanks by your actions years ago and what you have done since returning home. The Nation thanks you and your families for your service and sacrifice. We love you! https://t.co/MbEjEcc4pW“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, […]
12/31/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “One of my greatest honors was to have gotten CHOICE approved for our great Veterans. Others have tried for decades, and failed! https://t.co/NcVbbnrT5O“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, December 31, 2019 7:55 pm […]
11/11/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @TeamTrump: President @realDonaldTrump has a proven record of accomplishments for veterans from reforming the VA to the lowest veteran u…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 11, 2019 3:37 pm […]
11/11/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @WhiteHouse: As a candidate, @realDonaldTrump made veterans a centerpiece of his presidential campaign. As President, he restored qualit…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 11, 2019 3:37 pm […]
11/11/2019
HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “Today, we come together as one Nation to salute the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces – the greatest warriors ever to walk on the face of the Earth. Our Veterans risked everything for us. Now, it is our duty to serve and protect THEM every day of our lives! https://t.co/vC3UGvWF9S“ […]
11/11/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @WhiteHouse: On November 11, we share ‘our Nation’s deepest praise and gratitude to every citizen who has worn the uniform of the Americ…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 11, 2019 12:48 pm […]
11/11/2019
HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @WhiteHouse: Today, our Nation comes together to salute the veterans of the United States Armed Forces. https://t.co/hBPoEwkaqz” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 11, 2019 12:48 pm […]
11/11/2019
HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “HAPPY VETERANS DAY!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 11, 2019 8:42 am […]
11/9/2019
HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @GreggJarrett: President Trump To Kick Off NYC 100th Veterans Day Parade https://t.co/skSUgkyCqB https://t.co/igLzBqSNXH” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 9, 2019 9:27 pm […]
11/9/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @GOP: The Trump Campaign just launched ‘Veterans for Trump.’ @realDonaldTrump is delivering for veterans: *Signed Veterans Accountabi…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 9, 2019 8:49 pm […]
11/9/2019
MEDIA/TRUMP PEOPLE/VETS: “RT @JesseBWatters: TOMORROW: I hit the streets for another epic Man On The Street Interview. What does Americans know about Veterans Day? D…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 9, 2019 6:48 am […]
11/6/2019
NEW YORK/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “President Trump may have officially declared himself a permanent Florida resident, but he keeps returning to his hometown. On Monday [11-11-19], Mr. Trump will be kicking off the 100th annual New York City Veterans Day Parade at Madison Square Park in Manhattan, the event organizers announced on Wednesday [11-6-19]. He will […]
10/2/2019
ENDORSEMENT/MILITARY/TRUMP PEOPLE/VETS: “….He loves our Military and supports our Vets! Democrat Jim Hood will never give us his vote, is anti-Trump and pro-Crooked Hillary. Get Out and Vote for Tate Reeves on November 5th. He has my Complete & Total Endorsement!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 2, 2019 6:27 pm […]
8/31/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @JohnBoozman: The #ServingARVets tour has been a great week traveling across the state meeting with #veterans, visiting vet-owned busine…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 31, 2019 6:59 am […]
8/31/2019
SENATE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @JerryMoran: As the chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, @SenatorIsakson has led significant efforts to transform the VA…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 31, 2019 6:58 am […]
8/21/2019
EDUCATION/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “It was my honor to sign a Presidential Memorandum facilitating the cancellation of student loan debt for 25K of our most severely disabled Veterans. With today’s order, we express the everlasting love & loyalty of a truly grateful Nation. God bless our Vets, & God Bless America! https://t.co/MMMsX3RDQM” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August […]
8/21/2019
EDUCATION/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @WhiteHouse: President @realDonaldTrump is directing @usedgov to eliminate all federal student loan debt owed by American veterans who a…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 21, 2019 4:31 pm […]
8/21/2019
EDUCATION/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “RT @WhiteHouse: President @realDonaldTrump joined @AMVETSHQ to celebrate 75 years of love, loyalty, and lifelong service to veterans and th…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 21, 2019 4:30 pm […]
8/21/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “On my way to the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky to deliver remarks at the @AMVETSHQ 75th Annual National Convention. Look forward to being with all of my friends! #AMVETS75th https://t.co/088PYGlFnu” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 21, 2019 11:39 am […]
8/6/2019
TRUMP PEOPLE/VETS/WAR: “RT @senatemajldr: As we commemorate #DDay75, let us give thanks for the valiant Allied soldiers who helped turn the tide of the Second Worl…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 6, 2019 6:00 am […]
7/31/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “Thank you Bill, say hello to our GREAT VETERANS! https://t.co/toDqIAIQ54” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 31, 2019 5:43 pm […]
7/22/2019
MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “….This was a real compromise in order to give another big victory to our Great Military and Vets!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 22, 2019 4:44 pm […]
6/6/2019
HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “President Donald Trump met the moment, perfectly, with words that summoned poetry from their simplicity. Turning from a crowd gathered among graves of Americans cut down in Normandy, he gazed into aged faces of their peers who lived and who never forgot the horror of the beaches below. He led a standing […]
6/6/2019
HOLIDAY/MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “To the men who sit behind me, and to the boys who rest in the field before me: your example will never grow old. Your legend will never tire, and your spirit – brave, unyielding, and true – will NEVER DIE! #DDay75thAnniversary https://t.co/5qwQjkvHdl” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 6, 2019 12:55 pm […]
6/6/2019
HOLIDAY/MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “Today, we remember those who fell, and we honor all who fought, here in Normandy. They won back this ground for civilization. To more than 170 Veterans of the Second World War who join us today: You are among the very greatest Americans who will ever live! #DDay75thAnniversary https://t.co/n0uIVHlkRL” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, […]
6/6/2019
BRITAIN/EU/HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “After the president’s three-day state visit to Britain, world leaders commemorated the World War II operation in northern France. President Trump left France for Ireland after meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and attending a D-Day commemoration. While visiting the American cemetery in Normandy, he also took swipes at Robert S. Mueller III, […]
6/6/2019
EU/HOLIDAY/NANCY PELOSI/ROBERT MUELLER/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “With marble crosses and Stars of David marking the graves of those who died fighting the Nazis on D-Day visible in the background, President Trump used the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy to bash the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, in an interview with […]
6/6/2019
EU/HOLIDAY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS/WAR: “Standing on a sun-drenched bluff above the Normandy beaches, where 10,000 soldiers sacrificed themselves to a savage fusillade of gunfire and opened the way for Europe’s liberation in 1944, President Trump declared on Thursday [6-6-19], ‘We are gathered here on freedom’s altar.’ Seventy-five years after the D-Day invasion, the president, who has […]
6/5/2019
HOLIDAY/MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “As we approach the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we proudly commemorate those heroic and honorable patriots who gave their all for the cause of freedom during some of history’s darkest hours. #DDay75 https://t.co/hjTkdM7VcN” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 5, 2019 7:18 am […]
5/13/2019
MEDIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “I met Marine Sgt. John Peck, a quadruple amputee who has received a double arm transplant, at Walter Reed in 2017. Today, it was my honor to welcome John (HERO) to the Oval, with his wonderful wife Jessica. He also wrote a book that I highly recommend, ‘Rebuilding Sergeant Peck.’ https://t.co/eiNnHcEU7x” –Donald […]
2/29/2019
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS/VIETNAM: “On this Vietnam War Veterans Day, we celebrate the brave Vietnam Veterans and all of America’s Veterans. Thank you for your service to our great Nation!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, March 29, 2019 7:48 am […]
3/5/2019
MENTAL HEALTH/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “Just a few moments ago, I signed an EO addressing one of our nation’s most heartbreaking tragedies: VETERANS SUICIDE. To every Veteran—I want you to know that you have an entire nation of more than 300 million people behind you. You will NEVER be forgotten.https://t.co/DKxiV5Ku3B” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, March 5, 2019 […]
3/5/2019
TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS/VA/VETS: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. On average, 20 service members and veterans die by suicide each day. As a Nation, we must do better in fulfilling our solemn […]
3/4/2019
COAST GUARD/DEFENSE/DHS/JOBS/MILITARY/NATIONAL SECURITY/TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS/VETS: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to promote employment opportunities for United States military veterans while growing the cadre of trained United States mariners available to meet United States requirements for national and economic security, […]
1/15/2019
JOBS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “Just announced that Veterans unemployment has reached an 18 year low, really good news for our Vets and their families. Will soon be an all time low! Do you think the media will report on this and all of the other great economic news?” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, January 15, 2019 7:16 am […]
11/16/2018
MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “President Donald Trump expressed regret in an interview to be aired this weekend for not marking Veterans Day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. ‘I should have done that,’ the president told Fox News Sunday in an interview that will air on Sunday [11-18-18]. ‘I was extremely busy on calls for […]
11/16/2018
HOLIDAY/MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “President Donald Trump says he should have visited Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day — a traditional presidential act. Trump, who rarely admits a faux pas, told ‘Fox News Sunday’ that ‘in retrospect, I should have’ gone, but he was busy on calls and had just returned from abroad. Trump was […]
11/15/2018
JOBS/MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “President Donald Trump is spinning a tale regarding the number of jobs he’s provided for military veterans. At a veterans’ event Thursday [11-15-18], he said the unemployment rate for former service members is its best in 21 years. He’s not even close. It’s only a one-year low. And it was even lower […]
11/15/2018
MELANIA/MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “President Donald Trump visited with Marines and spoke at a White House veterans’ conference Thursday [11-15-18] amid fallout over his decision not to visit an American cemetery during his weekend trip to Paris to commemorate the end of World War I. The president and first lady Melania Trump spent about 40 minutes […]
3/10/2018
GUNS/VETS: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic situation in Yountville and mourn the loss of three incredible women who cared for our Veterans.” – Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Mar. 10, 2018 4:38am […]
3/7/2018
VA/VETS: “A report from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs inspector general found that the Washington DC VA Medical Center has for years ‘suffered a series of systemic and programmatic failures to consistently deliver timely and quality patient care,’ and heightening the potential for waste, fraud and abuse of government resources. The report released Wednesday [3-7-18] […]
3/5/2018
TRUMP PEOPLE/VA/VETS: “White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday [3-5-18] that the Trump administration continues to review a report from the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general that found that Secretary David Shulkin misused taxpayer funds during a trip to Europe. ‘Secretary Shulkin has repaid, I know, several thousand dollars toward some of the […]
2/15/2018
ETHICS/VA/VETS: “Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said Thursday [2-15-18] he would reimburse the U.S. government for costs associated with a trip to Europe that was the subject of a critical internal-watchdog report, and added that he wouldn’t resign. Dr. Shulkin told reporters that he would pay back the government for his wife’s travel costs for […]
2/14/2018
ETHICS/VA/VETS: “Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin improperly accepted a gift of Wimbledon tennis tickets, misspent taxpayer money and misused department resources in an official trip to Europe last year, according to an inspector general’s report released Wednesday [2-15-18]. The report also said a department employee acted as a ‘personal travel concierge’ during the trip to […]
2/14/2018
ETHICS/VA/VETS: “Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin improperly accepted a gift of Wimbledon tennis tickets, misspent taxpayer money and misused department resources in an official trip to Europe last year, according to an inspector general’s report released Wednesday [2-14-18]. The report also said a department employee acted as a ‘personal travel concierge’ during the trip to […]
1/9/2018
TRUMP EXEC ORDER/VA/VETS: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to support the health and well-being of uniformed service members and veterans. After serving our […]
1/9/2018
TRUMP EXEC ORDER/VA/VETS: “Today, it was my great honor to sign a new Executive Order to ensure Veterans have the resources they need as they transition back to civilian life. We must ensure that our HEROES are given the care and support they so richly deserve! https://t.co/0MdP9DDIAS https://t.co/LP2a8KCBAp” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Jan. 9, 2018 06:07pm […]
1/9/2018
DEFENSE/DHS/HEALTHCARE/MILITARY/TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS/VA/VETS: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to support the health and well-being of uniformed service members and veterans. After serving our […]
1/2/2018
VA/VETS: “We will not rest until all of America’s GREAT VETERANS can receive the care they so richly deserve. Tremendous progress has been made in a short period of time. Keep up the great work @SecShulkin @DeptVetAffairs! https://t.co/ir25vW15hx https://t.co/OtuzIgxMn6” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Jan. 2, 2018 01:11pm […]
12/21/2017
HEALTHCARE/VA/VETS: “A system set up by the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2014 to pay private-sector health-care providers was plagued by delays and overpayments, hampering the multibillion-dollar effort to reduce appointment wait times, a federal watchdog office said Thursday [12-21-17]. Over a two-year period through 2016, the VA made approximately 224,000 payment errors resulting in […]
12/7/2017
BUDGET/HUD/VA/VETS: “Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin has killed a plan to shift money from a major homelessness program in response to a wave of protest from veterans’ advocates, who said the move would aggravate conditions for chronically ill and vulnerable vets. Advocates for veterans, state officials and even officials from HUD, which co-sponsors the $460 […]
11/20/2017
HEALTHCARE/VA/VETS: “The top official at the Department of Veterans Affairs said he wants private-sector providers to play a larger role in veterans’ health care, a view likely to draw opposition for a Trump cabinet member who has enjoyed rare bipartisan support. David Shulkin said in an interview that he wants to make the VA’s hospital […]
10/13/2017
HHS/VA/VETS: “David Shulkin, the current U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and a holdover from the Obama administration, has been interviewed by the White House for the top job at Health and Human Services, according to sources familiar with the meetings. He is one of a number of leading contenders for the position, which has been […]
10/3/2017
ETHICS/VA/VETS: “The VA’s inspector general is reviewing Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin’s July business trip to London and Denmark, which included meetings with Danish and UK officials as well as a stop at Wimbledon. It’s now the fifth investigation into a member of the Trump administration’s travel by a department inspector general. Shulkin joins Environmental […]
8/28/2017
OBAMA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VA/VETS: “VA Secretary David Shulkin has proved to be something unique in President Donald Trump’s Washington: an Obama appointee nominated by Trump who is beloved by almost everyone and getting stuff done. By tweaking regulations, he has managed to fire hundreds of allegedly incompetent employees, publicized waiting times at Veterans Affairs clinics, gotten […]
8/24/2017
GOP/POLITICS/NATIONAL DEBT/VA/VETS: “I requested that Mitch M & Paul R tie the Debt Ceiling legislation into the popular V.A. Bill (which just passed) for easy approval. They… didn’t do it so now we have a big deal with Dems holding them up (as usual) on Debt Ceiling approval. Could have been so easy-now a mess!” […]
8/23/2017
VA/VETS: “A great honor to sign the Veterans Appeals Improvement & Modernization Act into law w/ @AmericanLegion @SecShulkin. ?https://t.co/fr2sf9oRvd https://t.co/bICsRm1tQx” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 23, 2017 05:41pm […]
8/16/2017
DONALD ON DONALD/VA/VETS: “Today in Bedminster I signed the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, joined by @DeptVetAffairs @SecShulkin. https://t.co/oMUIZ8X7oB” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 16, 2017 04:35pm […]
8/3/2017
HEALTHCARE/VA/VETS: “Our GREAT VETERANS can now connect w/ their VA healthcare team from anywhere, using #VAVideoConnect – available at: https://t.co/WFFHLWn8nF. https://t.co/Dmq4htSps9” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 3, 2017 02:07pm […]
8/3/2017
VA/VETS: “Today, I announced another historic breakthrough for the VA. We are working tirelessly to keep our promises to our GREAT VETERANS! #USA https://t.co/LexSINeM1J” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 3, 2017 01:03pm […]
8/2/2017
MILITARY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “It was my great honor to pay tribute to a VET who went above & beyond the call of duty to PROTECT our COMRADES, our COUNTRY, & OUR FREEDOM! https://t.co/YS6y1WR30G” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 2, 2017 09:09am […]
8/1/2017
DRUGS/VA/VETS: “Veterans using a Department of Veterans Affairs program to seek care from doctors in the private sector instead of the VA face a greater danger of becoming entangled in the country’s opioid epidemic, the VA said Tuesday [8-1-17]. Findings from the VA’s Office of Inspector General show that programs allowing veterans to get care […]
7/25/2017
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “It was my great honor to join our wonderful Veterans at AMVETS Post 44 in Youngstown, Ohio this evening. A grateful nation salutes you! https://t.co/RxobYHP1oR” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 25, 2017 11:05pm […]
7/24/2017
DEMS/HOUSE OF REPS/VETS: “House Democrats successfully led an effort Monday [7-24-17] night to strike down a controversial funding proposal for the Department of Veterans Affairs after major veterans advocacy groups lobbied to defeat the measure, the latest battle in the debate about privatization’s role in the department. The measure to use stopgap funding for a […]
7/2/2017
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “America’s men & women in uniform is the story of FREEDOM overcoming OPPRESSION, the STRONG protecting the WEAK, & GOOD defeating EVIL! USA?? https://t.co/Gu3f8DCO3o” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 2, 2017 09:13pm […]
7/1/2017
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “Getting rdy to leave for tonight’s Celebrate Freedom Concert honoring our GREAT VETERANS w/ so many of my evangelical friends. See you soon! https://t.co/IX30uLw0ka” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 1, 2017 04:38pm […]
7/1/2017
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “We will always take care of our GREAT VETERANS. You have shed your blood, poured your love, and bared your soul, in defense of our country. https://t.co/RRTR0MrR9L” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 1, 2017 11:47pm […]
6/23/2017
CAMPAIGN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “President Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise Friday [6-23-17], signing into law legislation that gives leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs more power to fire failed employees and protect those who uncover wrongdoing at the agency. ‘For many years, the government failed to keep its promises to our veterans. […]
6/13/2017
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VETS: “The passage of the @DeptVetAffairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is GREAT news for veterans! I look forward to signing it! https://t.co/k45aci25BT” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 13, 2017 06:18pm […]
6/6/2017
VETS: “Senate passed the VA Accountability Act. The House should get this bill to my desk ASAP! We can’t tolerate substandard care for our vets.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, June 6, 2017 08:07pm […]