Trump admin removes LGBTQ+ veterans' health care programs

US Veterans Affairs issues directive to remove LGBTQ+ healthcare programs, mandates DEI rollback

The memo calls for the elimination of all DEI/DEIA programs and gender-identity-based initiatives across VA facilities, stating that government resources must not be used for activities that promote “gender ideology.”

Health programs for LGBTQ+ veterans targeted by new administration directive

The administration’s war on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has now come for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it could mean the end of specialized LGBTQ+ programs at the VA. A new internal memo reportedly instructs the VA to remove LGBTQ+ labels from staff and services in a way that will negatively impact resources previously provided specifically for LGBTQ+ veterans. According to The Advocate, which obtained a copy of the memo, it…

Trump admin removes LGBTQ+ veterans' health care programs

Facilities across the US have been ordered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to get rid of gender identity-based initiatives and remove LGBTQ+ classification across medical coordinators who help LGBTQ+ veterans access medical care. The June 12 directive, seen by The Advocate and signed by Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health John J. Bartrum, is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to remove references t…

VA Eliminating DEI Programs, 'Gender Ideology' Services for LGBTQ+ Veterans

By Nick Mordowanec | Military.com A new memorandum issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calls for changes to care provided to LGBTQ+ military veterans, including ceasing all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and disbanding “gender ideology” initiatives. A new memorandum issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calls for changes to care provided to LGBTQ+ military veterans, including ceasing all diversity, equit…

Trump Administration Orders Removal of Programs for LGBTQ+ Veterans and Gender Identity Coordinators at VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has ordered its healthcare facilities across the country to discontinue initiatives based on gender identity and

Trump Administration Strips LGBTQ+ Veterans’ Health Care Programs

The Department of Veterans Affairs has ordered facilities to remove LGBTQ+ classifications and gender identity-based initiatives from veteran care programmes.