Summary
Veterans across the United States plan to protest against President Donald Trump's administration on Veterans Day, November 11. The protests, known as "Vets Say No," are organized by veterans' groups as a response to the administration's policies affecting veterans and other communities.
Key Facts
- The protests are organized by About Face and May Day Strong.
- Events will be held in multiple cities, including in California, New York, and Washington D.C.
- Organizers emphasize that the protests will be nonviolent, and ask participants not to bring weapons.
- The protests oppose cuts to important services, military deployment in cities, and have linked these to concerns about democracy.
- Veterans have previously protested against job cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Trump administration.
- The demonstrations will occur on Veterans Day, a day honoring military service members since 1918.
- Organizers criticize the administration's impact on veterans' healthcare and related services.
