<h1>Department of Veterans Affairs to Cut 80,000 Jobs, Reorganizing to 2019 Staffing Levels Amid Criticism and Caution</h1> The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut 80,000 jobs as part of a reorganization to revert to 2019 staffing levels, according to an internal memo. This move, initiated by the Trump administration, aims to address the expansion during the Biden era and accommodate the 2022 PACT Act. The reorganization, set for August, seeks to streamline the workforce while collaborating with the White House's Department of Government Efficiency. The proposed cuts have faced criticism from veterans and Democrats, who argue it undermines veterans' care, while Republicans remain cautious. The memo was first reported by Government Executive.