1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

I am writing to express urgent concern and demand immediate action regarding a deeply unethical and likely unconstitutional policy change now in effect at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Following Donald Trump’s January 30, 2025 executive order, the VA has removed protections from its bylaws that once prevented discrimination against veterans based on political affiliation or marital status. This means that VA doctors and staff can now legally refuse to treat veterans who are Democrats, Independents, unmarried, or otherwise “unapproved” under subjective criteria—as long as those traits are not explicitly protected under federal law. This outrageous change violates the public trust, corrupts the impartial delivery of healthcare, and places millions of veterans at risk of politically motivated denial of care. Experts across the medical and veterans’ communities have condemned the shift as unethical, dangerous, and antithetical to medical duty. I ask that you: • Publicly condemn this action and the executive order that authorized it. • Demand immediate reversal through legislative or judicial means. • Support an investigation into how and why this policy was implemented. • Ensure that non-discrimination protections at the VA include political affiliation, marital status, and union membership. • Introduce or co-sponsor legislation that explicitly blocks healthcare discrimination in all federal facilities. In addition, I ask that you confirm, in writing, that you serve all of your constituents—not just those who voted for you. If you cannot honestly say that, then people like me have no government, and it appears you are preparing to purge anyone who does not follow MAGA ideology or “look like” MAGA from this country. This is not a partisan issue—it is a matter of basic rights, dignity, and trust. No veteran should be denied care for their vote, beliefs, or personal life. I urge you to act now.