Recent audits and reports from watchdog agencies have revealed a troubling rise in staffing shortages across VA health systems, with claims that every VA medical center is facing severe deficits in medical personnel. Investigations show that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has lost thousands of core medical staff, particularly during the Trump administration, exacerbating existing care challenges for veterans. The report indicates that staffing shortages have surged by 50 percent, illustrating a critical situation that threatens the care of veterans, as hundreds of doctors and nurses are reportedly rejecting job offers at VA facilities. Veterans and advocates express concern about the implications of these shortages, with fears that ongoing staffing crises could lead to increased calls for privatization of veteran care services.