US EditionProtests Planned for D-Day
- On June 6, 2025, veterans will convene in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate against reductions in the Department of Veterans Affairs and federal veteran employment.
- The protest arises from concerns about planned reductions of up to 80,000 VA employees and federal layoffs that disproportionately affect veterans due to veterans preference in hiring.
- The veteran-led rally seeks to send a nonpartisan message emphasizing the need to honor commitments to veterans and preserve comprehensive VA healthcare and benefits.
- Approximately 3 million federal workers face layoffs, with veterans comprising 24% of these jobs, and attendees include veterans, advocates like Will Attig, and performers like Dropkick Murphys.
- The demonstration reflects ongoing veteran activism against service and benefit cuts, suggesting possible impacts on VA care quality and veteran job security if reductions proceed.
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Vets hope thousands will rally against VA cuts in nationwide protests
Veterans organizations will hold a day of protests in various cities and at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities around the country on Friday, June 6, headlined by a rally in Washington, D.C. that will feature the punk and activist band Dropkick Murphys. The protests, say organizers of the D.C. event, are aimed at speaking out against expected staffing cuts to the VA, which they say will greatly impact care for veterans. “We want to have a …
Dropkick Murphys, Lawmakers to Join Veterans in Washington on D-Day to Protect VA Benefits, Federal Jobs
The event, which will draw former service members from all 50 states, aims to support the 750,000 workers who formerly wore uniforms and face potential layoffs under federal reductions planned by President Donald Trump.
Veterans' protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits
Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the slashing of staff and programs throughout the government. Veteran-led protests will be held at the National Mall, 16 state capitol buildings and over 100 other venues across 43 states.
Letter: On the anniversary of D-Day, we’ll be in Washington with a clear message: America must keep its promises to veterans.
As a Utahn and a proud supporter of those who serve, I’ll be in Washington, D.C., this week, participating in the Unite for Veterans rally on the National Mall. We’re gathering on June 6 — D-Day — to send a clear, nonpartisan message: this country must keep its promises to veterans.
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