On this special Veterans Day episode of The Ron Show, host Ron Roberts delivers a raw, urgent, and fact-driven commentary on a troubling political contradiction: Why are so many U.S. veterans continuing to support Donald Trump and the GOP—despite policies that appear to directly harm them?
Drawing from deeply personal experience as the nephew and grandson of Army officers, and growing up in a military town near Fort Gordon, Roberts speaks from a place of reverence and respect for those who serve. But he also brings receipts. Using exit poll data, VA reports, investigative journalism, and government sources, Ron outlines how Trump’s second term has led to sweeping federal workforce layoffs, deep cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and a rollback of hard-won services for disabled and marginalized veterans.
The numbers are chilling: Over 6,000 veterans were laid off from federal jobs. VA staffing shortages now affect nearly every single health center in the U.S. Suicide prevention resources are vanishing. Research on PTSD, veteran suicide, and even the impact of poverty and race on veteran health is being halted by executive order.
And yet, in 2024, 65% of veterans still voted for Donald Trump. Why?
Ron doesn't just ask the question — he dissects the politics, the psychology, and the messaging failures on the left that allow this dynamic to persist. He also ties in current political battles, including the Senate's ACA subsidy negotiations and the broader healthcare debate, to show how veterans—and all working Americans—are being used as political pawns.
This is a can't-miss episode for anyone who cares about veterans, healthcare, and the future of American democracy.
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