<p>A number of Democratic lawmakers invited federal workers who were fired as part of the many DOGE cuts to President Trump’s first address to Congress. Three of them – who are also military veterans – joined CNN’s Abby Phillip with their reaction to the speech and Trump’s first month and half in office.</p>

“Absolute chaos”: Three veterans fired in DOGE cuts react to Trump speech

A number of Democratic lawmakers invited federal workers who were fired as part of the many DOGE cuts to President Trump’s first address to Congress. Three of them – who are also military veterans – joined CNN’s Abby Phillip with their reaction to the speech and Trump’s first month and half in office.

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<p>A number of Democratic lawmakers invited federal workers who were fired as part of the many DOGE cuts to President Trump’s first address to Congress. Three of them – who are also military veterans – joined CNN’s Abby Phillip with their reaction to the speech and Trump’s first month and half in office.</p>

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