The Trump administration is preparing to enact significant cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, with reports indicating plans to lay off as many as 83,000 employees this year. These proposed reductions have sparked outrage among veterans, advocates, and local staff members, who fear that the cuts could severely impact healthcare services and benefits, including those outlined in the PACT Act. Many veterans and employees express feeling disrespected and scared by the mass firings, with demonstrations occurring in cities like Milwaukee and Poplar Bluff. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and labor leaders, have condemned the plan as harmful and misguided, while some supporters of the administration are expressing regret over their previous votes after losing their jobs. As the VA secretary defends the necessity of these cuts to refocus the department, the atmosphere among affected workers remains one of shock and anger.