https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/11/21/musk-ramaswamy-proposal-slash-spending-could-include-va-medical-services.html A plan by the incoming Trump administration to slash government funding could kneecap Department of Veterans Affairs health care. In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal this week, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who President-elect Donald Trump tapped to lead the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency," confirmed that they plan to target "unauthorized" federal spending, a category that includes the VA's medical services. "We can and should save hundreds of billions each year by defunding government programs that Congress no longer authorizes," he wrote on X, previously known as Twitter. "We'll challenge any politician who disagrees to defend the other side." Asked about the DOGE proposal at a hearing Wednesday, VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal said he would be "highly concerned" about any cuts to the agency and that the department's lawyers believe it has the legal authority to operate. Veterans are Pissed - Elon Vivek, Don't Touch our Benefits or Else ☠️ #trendingshorts #tiktok react