As the nation prepares to honor its veterans, the debate over the future of veterans' healthcare policy has taken center stage. At the heart of this debate are competing visions offered by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.

Trump's approach emphasizes the expansion of privatized healthcare options for veterans, particularly through initiatives like the Mission Act. This Act has been touted as a means of providing veterans with more timely access to medical care by increasing their ability to seek treatment from private-sector providers. Proponents argue that this expansion of choice empowers veterans to access high-quality care that meets their individual needs, while reducing wait times and bureaucratic hurdles within the VA system.

In contrast, Harris' approach, as demonstrated through her time in the Biden/Harris administration, focuses on strengthening and expanding the VA healthcare system itself. The administration has announced initiatives to enhance VA coverage for toxic burn pit-related conditions, expand eligibility for family members of veterans, and increase access to no-cost healthcare for World War II veterans. Additionally, they have proposed measures to improve caregiver support programs and address issues of toxic exposure faced by veterans.

The question for debate is, which policy do you support more? Trump's expansion of privatizing VA health care, or Harris' expansion of the VA system itself?