Trump's Words Hurt Vets and Their Families

Imagine a 7-year-old watching her dad collapse from a brain injury he got in Iraq. That's what my daughter saw. Her dad's injury isn't just a "headache, " like former President Donald Trump suggested when asked about wounded soldiers. Trump's lack of compassion isn't just hurtful; it also shows how military leaders were pressured to downplay injuries, delaying care and benefits. Trump and some on the right want to cut veterans' care. They want to stop veterans from getting both military retirement and VA disability. They also want to limit when veterans can apply for disability. This is a problem because some health issues, like cancer from Agent Orange or burn pits, take years to show up.

As a caregiver to a combat-wounded vet and a vet myself, I know how important the VA is. My husband tried getting care outside the VA, but they didn't know how to treat his brain injury. Community providers also lack military cultural understanding and don't always use the best treatments. We need a president who understands our challenges and wants to help, not mock us. Vice President Kamala Harris is focused on supporting caregivers and building a strong government. I know who I'll vote for.

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