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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 employees to return to 2019 staffing levels, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.
Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the cuts, stating they prioritize private sector profits over veterans' care and are a shameful betrayal.
The planned layoffs will significantly impact the agency that provides healthcare and benefits to military veterans, which has drawn condemnation from veteran groups and Democrats.
The memo directs agency officials to collaborate with the White House's Department of Government Efficiency to implement the cuts aggressively.

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