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Veterans protest over federal cuts in La Jolla
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Veterans gathered at the edge of the UC San Diego Campus on D-Day to call on the Trump administration to fully fund the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in La Jolla and all VAs across the nation.
'The Trump administration plans to fire 80,000 staff, further exacerbating a looming health care disaster,' said Karisa May, a former Marine reservist from the 4th Medical Battalion San Diego.
Widow's of military vets are warning of the pending cuts to services.
'Those treatments that he received that extended his life may no longer be available to other vets at this facility and throughout the nation,' said Misty O'Healy, a surviving spouse of a Vietnam Vet.
Veterans marched through the UC San Diego campus receiving support from drivers and calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to leave the glorious military achievements of minorities untouched. Veterans also called on the administration to bring back veterans who have been detained by Immigration and Customs officials.
'When it comes to military naturalization, we all count. Whether you were born here or not, when you raised your hand, you count,' said James Smith, 2nd Former Marine.
Veterans groups say their next protest, No Kings Day, will be scheduled for June 14 at 10 a.m. at Civic Center Plaza in downtown San Diego.
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