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Trump Orders Creation of National Center for Warrior Independence to Combat Veteran Homelessness

Executive order redirects funds from illegal-alien services to house 6,000 veterans at West Los Angeles VA campus by 2028.

Exterior shot of the Department of Veterans Affairs sign in Washington, DC on July 20, 2019.
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Trump to Use Illegal Alien Housing Funds to Build National Homeless Veterans Center (FILE: Getty Images)

Overview

  • President Trump signed an executive order on May 9, 2025, establishing the National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles VA campus to address veteran homelessness.
  • The initiative aims to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans by January 1, 2028, providing housing, substance abuse treatment, and support for self-sufficiency.
  • Funds previously allocated for housing and services for illegal aliens will be redirected to construct, establish, and maintain the center.
  • The order mandates investigations into VA misconduct, including the rehiring of employees fired for past infractions, and calls for reduced wait times for VA healthcare appointments.
  • The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to rule soon on a related case concerning the VA's fiduciary duty to use the West LA campus for veteran housing, potentially influencing the center's development.