Trump’s Record Is a Disaster for New Jersey Veterans

By Michael Embrich 

As a veteran who has spent years working in public policy, I’ve seen what good leadership can do for those who’ve served—and how quickly bad leadership can unravel that progress. The past few years have made one thing painfully clear: Donald Trump’s agenda has been a disaster for veterans, and Jack Ciattarelli promises to bring that agenda to New Jersey. He is promising more pain for the very people who wore the uniform.

Trump’s administration pushed to gut the Department of Veterans Affairs workforce—initially planning to fire over 80,000 employees before settling on eliminating 30,000 roles through forced attrition. These weren’t faceless bureaucrats. Many were veterans themselves, disabled workers, and dedicated professionals who ensured timely…