U.S. Rep. Grace Meng invited veteran Luke Graziani to President Trump's Congress address, showcasing outrage over mass federal employee firings. Graziani, a former VA public affairs officer and 20-year Army veteran, was one of thousands terminated recently under workforce cutbacks led by the Trump administration. He expressed devastation over losing his job through an impersonal email, emphasizing the real-world consequences for families. Meng condemned these firings, especially of veterans who serve public needs, which threaten the stability and dedication of federal services across the nation.
"After 20 years of military service, including four combat tours, being terminated from my job at the VA by a thoughtless and heartless email was devastating. These terminations affect real people and real families of dedicated public servants."
"Federal employees work tirelessly to provide crucial services that people depend on all across the country, including here in Queens and throughout New York, and the way that so many have been kicked to the curb is disgraceful."
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