Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence

Executive Order May 14, 2025 Document 2025-08683

Summary

President Donald Trump issued an executive order to establish a National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles VA Campus, aiming to address veteran homelessness and improve services for veterans. This initiative seeks to restore the campus's capacity to house up to 6,000 veterans by 2028 and redirects funds previously allocated for housing illegal aliens to support this effort. The order also emphasizes accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs, aiming to enhance care and reduce wait times, which could have significant legal and political implications, especially regarding resource allocation and interdepartmental coordination.