GOP Lawmaker Acknowledges VA Cuts May Impact Veterans’ Care

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) admitted he cannot guarantee that veterans’ benefits and care will remain unaffected by federal budget cuts under the Trump administration.

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC), a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, defended federal budget cuts aimed at restructuring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Murphy acknowledged during a CNN interview that he cannot guarantee veterans’ care and benefits will not be impacted by these cuts.
The VA has already seen layoffs, including over 1,400 employees, and a hiring freeze affecting critical services like the veterans’ crisis line and disability evaluations.
Murphy argued that the VA was mismanaged in prior years and stated that restructuring is necessary for efficiency, despite potential short-term disruptions.
The spending cuts are part of a broader federal austerity plan under President Trump, aimed at addressing what Republicans describe as a national financial emergency.