I think what Trump and Musk are doing is completely wrong. They are causing chaos among civil servants and will assuredly cause pain among everyone else who count on some governmental service. What I find especially alarming are the actions of Elon Musk. No one elected him. He has not been vetted for any government role. He is acting on behalf of an "agency" that has no official status. I cannot see any justification for his involvement whatsoever. In any other country, media would be describing this situation as a coup.
The fact that elected officials are being prevented from entering government buildings (USAID) is terrifying. We have to be loud and we have to stand in the gap.
I am so afraid with everything that is going on Jake. Thank you for pushing for the truth. I worry for you and the people who speak the truth. We have to keep our heads above the noise. Thank you for all you do. 🙏🏻👍❤️🙋♀️
Elon Musk sending his “Fork in the Road” emails to every doctor, nurse, and medical technician in the VA healthcare system encouraging them to resign within a week is beyond reckless. Veterans depend on VA for lifesaving care.
We all need to kick up some sand!!! Egocentric Donnie can’t stand not being applauded. As more and more of us express our displeasure with his crazy manure, the sooner he’ll cave!
As a U.S. military veteran, I have faced significant challenges since my service. Unemployed since 2014, I have been diagnosed with PTSD, severe anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and various physical ailments. Three years ago, I experienced suicidal thoughts. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responded promptly, providing treatment within three days of my request. Since then, I have participated in individual and group therapy, which I credit with saving my life. Unfortunately, I have lost numerous military friends to suicide.
In the private healthcare system, insurance would cost me $800 per month, with additional copays and fees likely exceeding $2,000 monthly—an unaffordable expense. This financial burden has led me to consider relocating to Europe, where healthcare is more accessible, as living in the U.S. has become increasingly challenging.
The VA's support has been crucial to my survival. Undermining or dismantling this system would endanger veterans like myself who rely on its services. It is imperative to preserve and strengthen the VA to ensure that those who have served our country receive the care they deserve.
I know others veterans in similar situations as the daughter, sister and mother of veterans. Every veteran deserves everything that can be done for them, no amount of money can repay them for what they and their families have lived through on behalf of the rest of the nation. It is humiliating and shameful that any veteran does not have everything they need, immediately and with the utmost respect.
Trump and Musk are doing exactly what Putin wants…destroy America from within. Republicans must stop pandering and stand up to him and stop allowing the illegal massacre of our country. We all need to take to the streets and stop P2025 from getting any further. Keep fighting, Jake! We need you!
Yes, Jake. Be brave and follow your former colleague and friend, the upstanding and courageous @acosta, who was never afraid to speak out. Raise your voice, Jake. We really do need you now. We've lost Dana and I'm not so sure about Wolf. I'm pinning my hopes on you. 💙🙏🖖
This is horrible, I’m a veteran and a therapist, and 100% the VA needs more psychologists and mental health professionals. Military service comes with many challenges that are not good for mental health, not to mention to devastation to combat veterans. How can we have the best country or best military if we don’t take care of our people? No surprise though, Rump is a veteran and military hating draft dodger, who only cares about himself. I’m heartened that veterans and active duty personnel get mental health treatment, this largely wasn’t the case when I served, and things still need to improve greatly. I hope your friend weathers the storm and knows she is valuable and vital to her patients. We will outlast this current regime long after they’re in jail
I hope you are right, but seriously, I am not certain that the planet will survive this regime - he is too far gone, too crazy, and has too much at his disposal. With the GOP as his security perimeter and his stacked Supreme Court as watch dogs, it will hard to stop him.
Man, this whole situation is a dumpster fire. As a vet, I know firsthand how crucial the VA's mental health services are. It's infuriating to see them being undermined.
This is a revenge tour for all his perceived mistreatment. Never lose sight of what kind of president he was the first time. The next time the nation faces something like this, I hope people take the rantings of madness seriously. We knew who he was - he told us what he will do - he was elected anyway. I just pray the rule of law hides in the shadows and emerges into sunlight for the next election. The midterms are our only hope at this point. Let's pray that they don't try to cancel the next election. I would have said that was impossible a year ago, but it doesn't sound so far fetched any more. G-d help us all!
I’m so glad you shared this today. Instead of taking the time to root out the actual waste, they are bulldozing ahead with no knowledge or plan. The fact that your friend and air traffic controllers got this email is so alarming. Trump has ceded power to Musk and has no real interest in governing.
Profoundly upsetting. Your friend must feel proud for her work and her service helping veterans. Her work is so very needed. Please tell her that the despicable Trump and Musk don’t come up to her toes and deserve only our scorn. She should not take the package - it’s Illegal. Thank you for your service Jake Tapper!
I have friends at the VA. They are scared and confused. And I still listen to people joke about this dumpster fire. It’s time to stop joking. It’s here. What do we do? The time for letter writing is over.
I think what Trump and Musk are doing is completely wrong. They are causing chaos among civil servants and will assuredly cause pain among everyone else who count on some governmental service. What I find especially alarming are the actions of Elon Musk. No one elected him. He has not been vetted for any government role. He is acting on behalf of an "agency" that has no official status. I cannot see any justification for his involvement whatsoever. In any other country, media would be describing this situation as a coup.
I absolutely concur. Musk has no business interfering in government affairs. He needs to be held accountable for his inappropriate conduct.
I agree with you.
The fact that elected officials are being prevented from entering government buildings (USAID) is terrifying. We have to be loud and we have to stand in the gap.
I am so afraid with everything that is going on Jake. Thank you for pushing for the truth. I worry for you and the people who speak the truth. We have to keep our heads above the noise. Thank you for all you do. 🙏🏻👍❤️🙋♀️
Elon Musk sending his “Fork in the Road” emails to every doctor, nurse, and medical technician in the VA healthcare system encouraging them to resign within a week is beyond reckless. Veterans depend on VA for lifesaving care.
Elon Musk is the most dangerous man in the world and needs to be locked up!!!
We all need to kick up some sand!!! Egocentric Donnie can’t stand not being applauded. As more and more of us express our displeasure with his crazy manure, the sooner he’ll cave!
Is he the most dangerous or is it his boss who gleefully encourages him to wreak more havoc?
As a U.S. military veteran, I have faced significant challenges since my service. Unemployed since 2014, I have been diagnosed with PTSD, severe anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and various physical ailments. Three years ago, I experienced suicidal thoughts. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responded promptly, providing treatment within three days of my request. Since then, I have participated in individual and group therapy, which I credit with saving my life. Unfortunately, I have lost numerous military friends to suicide.
In the private healthcare system, insurance would cost me $800 per month, with additional copays and fees likely exceeding $2,000 monthly—an unaffordable expense. This financial burden has led me to consider relocating to Europe, where healthcare is more accessible, as living in the U.S. has become increasingly challenging.
The VA's support has been crucial to my survival. Undermining or dismantling this system would endanger veterans like myself who rely on its services. It is imperative to preserve and strengthen the VA to ensure that those who have served our country receive the care they deserve.
I know others veterans in similar situations as the daughter, sister and mother of veterans. Every veteran deserves everything that can be done for them, no amount of money can repay them for what they and their families have lived through on behalf of the rest of the nation. It is humiliating and shameful that any veteran does not have everything they need, immediately and with the utmost respect.
I'm so sorry for how our country is betraying you and the service you provided. Know that millions of people haven't forgotten.
Trump and Musk are doing exactly what Putin wants…destroy America from within. Republicans must stop pandering and stand up to him and stop allowing the illegal massacre of our country. We all need to take to the streets and stop P2025 from getting any further. Keep fighting, Jake! We need you!
Yes, Jake. Be brave and follow your former colleague and friend, the upstanding and courageous @acosta, who was never afraid to speak out. Raise your voice, Jake. We really do need you now. We've lost Dana and I'm not so sure about Wolf. I'm pinning my hopes on you. 💙🙏🖖
Why is Elon Musk accessing the Dept of Education and why is no one doing anything to stop his craziness!?
This is horrible, I’m a veteran and a therapist, and 100% the VA needs more psychologists and mental health professionals. Military service comes with many challenges that are not good for mental health, not to mention to devastation to combat veterans. How can we have the best country or best military if we don’t take care of our people? No surprise though, Rump is a veteran and military hating draft dodger, who only cares about himself. I’m heartened that veterans and active duty personnel get mental health treatment, this largely wasn’t the case when I served, and things still need to improve greatly. I hope your friend weathers the storm and knows she is valuable and vital to her patients. We will outlast this current regime long after they’re in jail
I hope you are right, but seriously, I am not certain that the planet will survive this regime - he is too far gone, too crazy, and has too much at his disposal. With the GOP as his security perimeter and his stacked Supreme Court as watch dogs, it will hard to stop him.
Man, this whole situation is a dumpster fire. As a vet, I know firsthand how crucial the VA's mental health services are. It's infuriating to see them being undermined.
This is a revenge tour for all his perceived mistreatment. Never lose sight of what kind of president he was the first time. The next time the nation faces something like this, I hope people take the rantings of madness seriously. We knew who he was - he told us what he will do - he was elected anyway. I just pray the rule of law hides in the shadows and emerges into sunlight for the next election. The midterms are our only hope at this point. Let's pray that they don't try to cancel the next election. I would have said that was impossible a year ago, but it doesn't sound so far fetched any more. G-d help us all!
I'm trying to get my head around the number of unemployed, looking for other work come September.
I’ve thought the same thing
I’m so glad you shared this today. Instead of taking the time to root out the actual waste, they are bulldozing ahead with no knowledge or plan. The fact that your friend and air traffic controllers got this email is so alarming. Trump has ceded power to Musk and has no real interest in governing.
Profoundly upsetting. Your friend must feel proud for her work and her service helping veterans. Her work is so very needed. Please tell her that the despicable Trump and Musk don’t come up to her toes and deserve only our scorn. She should not take the package - it’s Illegal. Thank you for your service Jake Tapper!
Trump is #1 con muck is # 2! They both are all about $$ and so is all that are for them
Thanks to the VA my husband is still here!’
Don’t leave we need people like you!!
I have friends at the VA. They are scared and confused. And I still listen to people joke about this dumpster fire. It’s time to stop joking. It’s here. What do we do? The time for letter writing is over.
Unfortunately, not surprising but tragic. He received a lot of support from veterans to win this election and now he’s stabbing them in the back.
When unemployment figures come out, wonder what he will blame for that.