South Dakotans Protest VA Cuts

A group of South Dakotans, organized by Indivisible 605, protested government cuts impacting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) near the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls. The protest, held on Friday, called for increased support for veterans and criticized recent program reductions under the Trump administration. In response, the VA defended its efforts to reform, stating that these changes have been necessary for years. The department also emphasized that less than one percent of its workforce has been laid off, dismissing concerns over the cuts.

By Riley Harrington March 18, 2025 1:34 pm

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PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A group of South Dakotans are protesting government cuts that could impact the Department of Veterans Affairs. Indivisible 605 organized the protest near the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls on Friday. The group called for more support for veterans while speaking out against the recent large-scale reductions to programs by the Trump administration. The VA responded to the protest over the weekend, saying the efforts to reform the department have been needed for years. The statement added only less than one percent of the VA’s workforce has been laid off, discrediting any of the claims that the layoffs are causing issues across the department. For more on local, or South Dakota Government stories, Click Here.

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