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“Veterans were among the several thousand protesters who amassed on the National Mall on Friday to rally against the Trump administration’s unilateral deep cuts to the federal government, including at the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
A Massive Protest, A Deafening Silence
On March 14, 2025, thousands of veterans and supporters gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to protest the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal workforce, particularly at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These cuts threaten over 80,000 VA jobs, jeopardizing healthcare and essential services for those who have served this country.
Yet, despite the significance of this protest, mainstream media outlets ignored it. This was not a mere oversight—this was deliberate suppression.
Corporate Media’s Calculated Silence
This media blackout is part of a coordinated effort to shield the administration from scrutiny and prevent widespread public outcry. Major networks that regularly amplify trivial political theater refused to cover thousands of veterans marching against policies that actively harm them.
Why? Because corporate media is not in the business of informing the public—it is in the business of protecting power.
- Billionaire media owners have financial interests in keeping political allies unchallenged.
- Networks depend on advertising dollars from industries aligned with government policies.
- Government-friendly narratives mean access to policymakers, ensuring continued media influence.
The Partnership Between Media and Political Power
The relationship between corporate media and political elites is symbiotic:
- Politicians craft policies favoring corporate interests
- Media executives ensure coverage aligns with those interests
- Dissenting voices—like protesting veterans—are erased from public view
By keeping the public uninformed, corporate media ensures that policies like VA cuts proceed without resistance. This is not journalism; this is corporate propaganda.
What’s At Stake?
- 80,000 VA jobs lost (legion.org) means fewer doctors, nurses, and support staff for veterans.
- Longer wait times, decreased healthcare access, and increased suffering for those who risked their lives for this country.
- A dangerous precedent—if the media can erase thousands of marching veterans, what else can they make disappear?
A Call to Action: Bypass the Gatekeepers
If corporate media refuses to report reality, it is up to independent voices to break the silence.
- Read and share the full report on the protest:
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- Demand answers from mainstream media outlets—why was this story ignored?
Veterans fought for this country. Now, they are fighting to be heard.
Don’t let corporate media silence them.
