A majority of veterans surveyed back the re-election of Donald Trump: "We want Trump to return."

A recent Pew Research Poll shows that former President Donald Trump has a lead over Vice President Kamala Harris among veterans nationwide ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The poll, conducted with 876 veteran registered voters, found that 61% of the key demographic supports Trump, while only 37% supports Vice President Harris. Veterans make up around 6% of the country, or about 16 million people per 2022 numbers. The number of veterans nationwide is steadily declining, with around 18% of the American population being veterans in 1980. Brian Mast, a wounded warrior and veteran, has stated that he is voting for Trump due to his care for veterans. The Veterans 4 America First Institute, a nonprofit, has also reacted to the recent poll showing overwhelming support for Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election, stating that veterans care about results and their pension.

The VA has gone downhill, and veterans across the country are calling for Trump's return, according to Selnick. The Mission Act and Accountability Acts passed under Trump allowed for veterans to seek private providers and hold poorly performing VA staff accountable. The Veterans 4 America First Institute's mission is to preserve and expand the nation's commitment to veterans, military, and their families through public education and advocacy. The VA has paid hundreds of fired employees, and the agency claims it will ensure bad actors cannot return. According to Pew, 60% of veterans cast their ballots in 2020 for Trump, and 39% voted for Biden. A recent poll more accurately reflects 2016 veteran numbers when 61% voted for Trump and only 35% voted for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Selnick, a former Captain in the Air Force, states that veterans have not relied on news or polls to come to their decision about supporting Trump.

According to Selnick, the veterans who witnessed the difference saw that they would stick with Trump. They viewed the situation from a broader perspective, considering the country's overall well-being. They were aware of the events in Afghanistan and the actions taken by Trump, including the elimination of ISIS. They also observed Trump's foreign policy and how it worked. Selnick stated that the veterans had seen the situation with their own eyes.