Why Did You Leave the Department of Veterans Affairs?

ProPublicaCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by by Vernal Coleman, Topher Sanders and Maryam JameelOctober 22, 2025 at 08:45 PM

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ProPublica is seeking insights from former front-line medical providers who recently departed positions at VA hospitals or clinics to understand recent policy changes' impact on working conditions and patient care. The organization aims to gather stories about both positive and negative experiences associated with the Trump administration's reforms. To ensure authenticity, ProPublica requires respondents’ names and contact information but assures confidentiality unless permission is granted for publication. For those currently employed by the VA or another federal agency, direct communication through encrypted messaging app Signal is recommended. Contact details for ProPublica reporters Vernal Coleman and Topher Sanders are provided for this purpose.

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Trump administration ×260% Long Beach, California 70% Tibor Rubin Veteran Affairs Medical Center 80%

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Tibor Rubin Veteran Affairs Medical Center

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