How harmful are unions to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to care for Veterans? So harmful that even the editorial board at the far-left The Washington Post says they have no place at VA. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/01/veterans-affairs-unions-afge-labor/

VA housed more than 50K homeless Veterans in FY25, but we're not done. We’re working to fulfill the President's executive order to establish the National Center for Warrior Independence for Homeless Veterans https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-houses-largest-number-of-homeless-veterans-in-seven-years/

VA is one of world’s largest integrated health care systems, but it’s not our job to just keep making the organization bigger. Our goal is to continue driving improvements to better serve Veterans.

From cutting the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits, to making it easier for women Veterans to access the health care they’ve earned, customer service and convenience are driving our efforts to improve the department.

On #PearlHarborRemembranceDay, we honor and remember those who served and sacrificed on Dec. 7, 1941, and reaffirm our commitment to caring for the millions of brave American Veterans who have followed in their footsteps.

When I started at VA, “that’s just the way it is,” had become the norm. But now we’re challenging the status quo to better serve Veterans, because without them, VA wouldn’t exist.

I like to ask VA employees: What’s something you have to do that you think is just stupid? They laugh at first, but then they answer, and we fix it.

If not for Veterans, VA wouldn’t exist. The improvements we’ve achieved at the department are all rooted in stressing that simple fact.

From World War II to Afghanistan, every generation of Veterans has different needs. VA must constantly adapt to serve them all and ensure no one gets left behind.

Veteran suicide is preventable, and VA is increasing outreach to those who need our help. We want Veterans to hear our message loud and clear: you’re not alone and VA help is always within reach.

My goal is to make VA so easy to use that no Veteran will need help to file a claim or access the benefits they’ve earned.

With 20 new VA health care clinics opened since January, we’re expanding access to ensure Veterans get the health care choices they’ve earned. And when eligible Vets can’t come to us, we’ll pay for them to see a non-VA provider.

I’ve visited more than 60 VA clinics since February to talk with Veterans, learn what issues they’re having and what VA facilities can do better. This is key to putting Veterans first.

Wishing a very happy Thanksgiving to America’s Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Your courage and resilience continue to inspire us.

Our hearts break for the two brave Guardsmen who were shot today and their loved ones. On the eve of Thanksgiving, this is a stark reminder of how thankful we should all be for brave service members and Veterans, such as those hurt today, who put themselves at risk to keep us safe.

VA is always looking to hire qualified doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. Check out our current career offerings here: https://vacareers.va.gov/

VA just housed the largest number of homeless Veterans in seven years. But that’s just part of the solution to keeping Veterans off the streets. It’s the wraparound services VA provides that help keep formerly homeless Veterans stable, healthy, and on the path to self-sufficiency.

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988 then press 1.

Under President Trump, VA puts every dollar where it helps Veterans most. That means no woke social-justice programs or green-energy boondoggles and more health care, faster claims, and better outcomes.

More than 75% of rated VA hospitals earned four or five stars from CMS. We’re working to make that the standard for all VA hospitals across the board.

From reducing the backlog of Veterans waiting for benefits, to opening 20 new health care facilities or providing shelter for tens of thousands of homeless Veterans, VA is making real progress during the second Trump Administration.

President Trump often stresses the importance of accountability at VA, and he’s absolutely right. That’s why we celebrate VA employees who do a great job every day and hold employees to account when they fall short of the mission.

VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on new spinal disc replacement advances, Gulf War illness and a caregiver support program. https://news.va.gov/143089/va-research-wrap-up-spinal-illness-caregiver/

VA provides a range of mental health programs and resources for Veterans of all ages, backgrounds, and service eras. Explore VA programs that focus on the needs of older Veterans: Mentalhealth.va.gov/older-veterans/resources.asp #VAMentalHealthSupport

There’s nothing more motivating than spending time with the men and women VA serves. When you sit with a Veteran in a VA hospital, the mission becomes personal.

I tell VA leaders all the time: The only reason VA exists is to serve Veterans, so we need to act accordingly.

Looking for a local U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs location or in-network community care provider? Start your search here: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

Depression can affect anyone. No matter what you’re experiencing, treatments and resources are available. Find support for depression: Mentalhealth.va.gov/depression/treatment.asp #VAMentalHealthSupport

ATTENTION STUDENT VETERANS: The government shutdown is over, and VA’s GI Bill hotline is back up and running. Call us at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

How fake news media outlets like The Washington Post mislead the public: WaPo Veterans Day coverage under Biden: An 800-word love-letter to the Biden Administration. WaPo Veterans Day coverage under Trump: 124 words about “events around the nation.”

Today and every day, thank you to America’s amazing Veterans! VA exists because of you, and we are here to serve you.

Productive day spreading the news about how we’re reforming VA to better serve Veterans.

Veterans didn’t sign up to be pawns in the Democrats’ political game. It’s time to end the government shutdown, so Veterans can get all the benefits and services they’ve earned.

Veterans are going without critical VA services and 37,000 VA employees missing pay due to the Democrats’ government shutdown. news.va.gov/press-room/v...

Every day the shutdown drags on, more Veterans are blocked from VA job training and career counseling services. VA is ready to help, but Congressional Democrats are stopping us from doing so.

Despite the Democrat government shutdown, VA health care facilities are open, our crisis line is live, and benefits are being processed and delivered. Learn more about how the shutdown impacts VA here: department.va.gov/contingency-...

After spreading lies for months that VA is cutting services for Veterans and making life miserable for VA employees, congressional Democrats like Senator Schumer voted to actually do it. One of the biggest displays of hypocrisy in recent history!

In the past, too many decisions at VA came from the top down and caused problems. We’re flipping that and empowering VA frontline teams to do what’s best for Veterans.

All VA health care facilities should meet one standard: excellent care and maximum convenience for Veterans.

Under President Trump, we are empowering VA leaders to cut through red tape and put Veterans first.

A fully functioning VA should take priority over free health care for illegal immigrants!

The Democrats’ government shutdown is limiting critical VA support for transitioning Veterans, including career counseling and job training. Veterans ready to move forward are left waiting until the government reopens.

Under President Trump, VA is squarely focused on its core mission, and services to Veterans are improving. Performance is up and the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits is down nearly 50%.

Democrats’ government shutdown affects disabled Veteran hoping to go to school.

VA secretary urges Schumer to reopen government, affirm ‘nation’s duty’ to veterans

VA health care facilities are open, and benefits are being processed. But the Democrat government shutdown is limiting services for Veterans and hurting 35,000+ VA employees, who are going without pay. department.va.gov/contingency-...

We inherited a billion-dollar electronic health record project that had stalled under the previous administration. Now it’s back on track and scheduled to go live at 13 sites next year.

During the Democrat government shutdown, VA continues to provide Veterans with health care and disability benefits. But the longer this goes on, the more it will affect Veterans’ lives. It’s not a good way to do business.

When people look back on this time at the department, I want them to say: That’s when VA finally put Veterans first. Streamlined and efficient. No red tape or runaround. Just results.

Day 20 of Democrats shamelessly putting illegal aliens ahead of the well-being of hardworking Americans. DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN. ™️