Started in 2006 and backed by more than 600,000 veterans, military family members and their supporters, the mission of VoteVets.org is to use public issue campaigns to give a voice to veterans on matters of national security, veterans' care, and every day issues that affect the lives of those who served, and their families.

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  Major General Paul Eaton, U.S. Army, Ret. · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 8:04 PM

It’s a disgrace, JOHN.

You can be sure that if I still served in uniform, Trump’s Purity Board would slate me for separation, to be replaced by someone unwaveringly loyal to Trump above all else. Paul Eaton here. Purity Boards to purge the United States Armed Forces. I never thought I’d see the day. But now, with…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Need you activated, JOHN.

Hey JOHN— it’s time to get off the sidelines. Trump’s going to purge any senior flag officers he perceives as “disloyal” when he retakes office. He’s going to use Purity Boards to do it — collections of what will probably be the most extreme true believers you can think of redlining any Three…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM

What we CAN do

JOHN — 142. That’s the number of VoteVets endorsed candidates that won races across the country this year. When Veterans run, Veterans win. And YOU make it happen. We’ve gone through our victories at the federal level already — Andy Kim, Elissa Slotkin, and Ruben Gallego are going to the Se…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
November 18, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Trump will mobilize the Military for mass deportations

Our job now and for the next four years is to show everyone what Trump is and what he is doing to our country. We have to make it clear — we have to show it. And we have to be honest. JOHN — many of you are Veterans. Many of you are the children of Veterans, or the spouse, brother, sister, or c…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
November 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Gabbard + Gaetz + Hegseth

If we can find a way to stop them, we will. If we can’t, we’re going to make their lives a living hell for the next four years. JOHN — Yesterday we wrote to you about the “Purity Boards” that Donald Trump aims to establish as he works to purge the Military of senior flag officers who he views …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 8:34 PM

The fight starts here

Our National Security depends on people of resolve and dedication speaking out and working to stem the worst of the effects of Trump as he rolls out Project 2025. JOHN, we won’t be able to take on every single horrendous thing that comes out of the Trump administration. We’re going to need to…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
November 11, 2024 at 2:41 PM

What it means to be a Veteran today

JOHN, Happy Veterans Day. Being a Veteran means that you made a decision to put your country before yourself. It means that you have sworn an oath of loyalty — not to a religion, or to a party, or to a person. You swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. …
  Major General Paul Eaton, U.S. Army, Ret. · [email protected]
November 6, 2024 at 11:37 PM

JOHN, none of us wanted to be in this position today. But there is purposeful work ahead of us, for those who wish to do it.

Those of us who are Veterans swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. I will not break that oath, even in this dark hour. I will not surrender, and I am proud to continue to protect our Constitution with VoteVets. JOHN, it’s Paul. There is no utility in avoidi…
  Major General Paul Eaton, U.S. Army, Ret. · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 10:54 PM

The Election Security Fund

Donald Trump is relentless, and his campaign’s efforts to subvert the will of the voters will not cease when the polls close. JOHN, Paul Eaton here. I’ll get right to the point. Donald Trump’s efforts to steal this election are already underway. The Trump campaign has filed litigation in Pen…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM

This election cycle, by the numbers:

120,000 people have made over 300,000 donations since January of 2023. Our average grassroots donation is right around $39 dollars. JOHN — check this out. Over the last two years: VoteVets has raised almost $12 million from grassroots supporters. 120,000 people have made over 300,000 donation…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 11:35 PM

A final request from VoteVets for JOHN, before Election Day.

In the Military, you plan extensively for any outcome. What happens, and what happens next. JOHN, VoteVets has been one of the most heavily engaged organizations in politics in this election cycle. We packed one hell of a punch. That is thanks in large part to you. But this is not over yet. …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Ruben Gallego is down by a point in Arizona

We’re investing $50,000 in phone calls and texts over the next few days to ensure we mobilize our voters and turn them out to the polls in support of Ruben. JOHN, we’ve put $3 million into Arizona supporting Ruben Gallego. He is one of our original members, our first Arizona State Captain. H…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Captain Bone Spurs thinks he’s tough

“Let's put her with a rifle standing there with 9 barrels shooting at her. Let's see how she feels about it. You know, when the guns are trained on her face.” “Let's put her with a rifle standing there with 9 barrels shooting at her. Let's see how she feels about it. You know, when the guns are…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 1:36 AM

Supreme Court rules in favor of last minute PURGE of Virginia voters. We will fight.....

The GOP is pushing scams like this all over the country. We’ve helped get cases struck down in multiple states, but Trump and his MAGA lawyers continue to push baseless election misinformation. JOHN — we’ve endorsed two strong Veterans in Virginia Congressional races. Eugene Vindman in VA-7, a…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 9:54 PM

A $500,000 investment to defeat Ted Cruz. Are you in, JOHN?

Ted Cruz. You know him. You don’t like him. Well, guess what. We’re days from kicking him out of the Senate and turning his lame podcast into his full-time job. Colin Allred has Ted Cruz on his heels, and the Texas Senate campaign is a dead-heat. Consider us on the move. VoteVets is putting…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 1:34 AM

Supreme Court rules in favor of last minute PURGE of Virginia voters. We will fight.

The GOP is pushing scams like this all over the country. We’ve helped get cases struck down in multiple states, but Trump and his MAGA lawyers continue to push baseless election misinformation. JOHN — we’ve endorsed two strong Veterans in Virginia Congressional races. Eugene Vindman in VA-7, a…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 11:34 PM

Join the fight against Misinformation on Social Media

JOHN - We are in the final stretch. You know it is information warfare out there, especially on Tiktok where almost 50% of voters under 30 use the app as their main news source. Foreign adversaries and opponents know this, and are making the most out of this platform. This is why we have to st…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Puerto Rico

JOHN, Let’s be absolutely clear: Puerto Ricans are Americans. They have served our country for generations, and we have served beside them. Shoulder to shoulder. They’ve bled for us and with us. They’ve given their best in defense of our nation. They are owed the same respect and dignity as …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

A $500,000 investment to defeat Ted Cruz. Are you in?

Ted Cruz. You know him. You don’t like him. Well, guess what. We’re days from kicking him out of the Senate and turning his lame podcast into his full-time job. Colin Allred has Ted Cruz on his heels, and the Texas Senate campaign is a dead-heat. Consider us on the move. VoteVets is putting…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 3:40 PM

“He'd crawl out of his grave and into a B-17" to stop Trump....

Harry “Croz” Crosby joined the Army Air Corps six days after Pearl Harbor to stop fascism. He served in the “Bloody Hundredth,” subject of the book and television series “Masters of the Air.” JOHN, watch the latest ad from VoteVets here: “Master of the Air” Harry “Croz” Crosby joined the Army …
  Major General Paul Eaton, U.S. Army, Ret. · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

This is a time for political courage, and I need your help, JOHN.

Join me in calling upon Generals Mattis, Milley, and any other leaders who have served in close proximity to Trump to speak out, in public, directly to the American people. There is no time to waste. JOHN, Paul Eaton here. Retired Major General, U.S. Army, now with VoteVets. In my estimation, …
  Major General Paul Eaton, U.S. Army, Ret. · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 10:33 PM

This is a time for political courage, and I need your help.

Join me in calling upon Generals Mattis, Milley, and any other leaders who have served in close proximity to Trump to speak out, in public, directly to the American people. There is no time to waste. JOHN, Paul Eaton here. Retired Major General, U.S. Army, now with VoteVets. In my estimation, …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 2:40 PM

“He'd crawl out of his grave and into a B-17" to stop Trump.

Harry “Croz” Crosby joined the Army Air Corps six days after Pearl Harbor to stop fascism. He served in the “Bloody Hundredth,” subject of the book and television series “Masters of the Air.” JOHN, watch the latest ad from VoteVets here: “Master of the Air” Harry “Croz” Crosby joined the Army …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 6:27 PM

What else can we say?

From the men who knew Trump best: From the men who knew Trump best: James Mattis, retired Marine General, Trump’s first Secretary of Defense: “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to di…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 11:54 PM

You have to read this:

Near the end of Trump’s first term as president, he offered to cover the funeral costs of an American Soldier who was murdered at Fort Hood. Near the end of Trump’s first term as president, he offered to cover the funeral costs of an American Soldier who was murdered at Fort Hood. He told the …
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Would not ask if it were not so important

Republicans in Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania have filed lawsuits that call the ballots these Americans abroad have cast into question. JOHN, Republicans are challenging the votes of members of the U.S. Military who are voting while they serve overseas. Republicans in crucial swing…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley — Trump is a “fascist to the core”

“No one has ever been as dangerous to this country” as Donald Trump. JOHN, Former Army General Mark Milley was appointed by Donald Trump as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He worked directly with Trump. He saw him at his worst. The protests outside the White House in 2020, where Trump …
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 7:45 PM

“The enemy from within” is us

When Donald Trump talks about the greatest threats to our nation, he’s not talking about Russia, or Iran. He’s not talking about North Korea or a resurgent, expansionist China. “We pledge to you that we will root out the communists, marxists, fascists and radical left thugs who live like vermi…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM

What the hell is going on?

If Trump doesn’t have what it takes to campaign in the home stretch he doesn’t have what it takes to lead the most powerful Military on earth in the most complex and fast moving threat environment we have seen in generations. JOHN, Trump refused another debate with Kamala Harris. He’s cancel…
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 9:25 PM

We owe you an explanation.....

We’re putting everything we’ve got into winning this election. We are pouring every dollar we’ve saved up over the last four years and everything we raise over the next three weeks into winning this election. JOHN, We’re sure you’re getting a lot of emails these days, including these ones from …
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 5:47 PM

A Volunteer Opportunity with VoteVets for JOHN

VoteVets is partnering with the Message Vote 2024 Team, using a new tool called Zelf to help volunteers make a bigger impact online. Hey JOHN, Winning the narrative is key to winning elections. In the closing weeks of the election VoteVets is partnering with the Message Vote 2024 Team, using a …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM

We owe you an explanation

We’re putting everything we’ve got into winning this election. We are pouring every dollar we’ve saved up over the last four years and everything we raise over the next three weeks into winning this election. JOHN, We’re sure you’re getting a lot of emails these days, including these ones from …
  The VoteVets PX · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 9:35 PM

LAST DAY for GUARANTEED PRE-ELECTION SHIPPING from VOTEVETS

JOHN, this is it. With the election in three weeks, this is the last day we can guarantee that anything you buy in the VoteVets store will reach you before Election Day. Everything is 25% off, with the discount applied at checkout. Don’t get caught out of regs for these next three weeks. We…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 3:52 PM

“The enemy from within”

When Donald Trump talks about the greatest threats to our nation, he’s not talking about Russia, or Iran. He’s not talking about North Korea or a resurgent, expansionist China. “We pledge to you that we will root out the communists, marxists, fascists and radical left thugs who live like vermi…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Wake up on November 6th, 2024.

Do you look back and wish you could have done more… Take a look, JOHN: Those are the states that will determine who wins the White House. Now, close your eyes and imagine it’s the morning of November 6th, 2024. Donald Trump is the president-elect. Do you look back and wish you could have do…
  Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Paul Eaton · [email protected]
October 13, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Add me to the ranks of retired flag officers who believe that Donald Trump is indeed “fascist to the core".

We are not ones to toss the word “fascist” around mindlessly. When we do so, it is only after very careful consideration, and only in the most urgent of circumstances. JOHN, retired Major General Paul Eaton here. I hope you saw the reporting from Bob Woodward's latest book, where retired Army G…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 13, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Trump’s in Arizona today. So are we.

We just rolled out $1 million in television advertising in support of Ruben Gallego’s campaign. Watch “Brothers” here, and chip in to help VoteVets support Ruben and defeat both Trump and Lake out in Arizona. JOHN — Trump’s coming back to Arizona today. He’s sure to attack Ruben Gallego, locke…
  The VoteVets PX · [email protected]
October 12, 2024 at 8:24 PM

25% OFF HARRIS/WALZ MERCH

OCTOBER 15TH IS THE LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR ORDER WILL BE DELIVERED BY ELECTION DAY JOHN, We’ve got a good bit of stock in the VoteVets PX right now, and we’re trying to clear out before the election. No sense sitting on a bunch of merch while you could be wearing it while you're making call…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 12, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley: Trump is a “fascist to the core”

“No one has ever been as dangerous to this country” as Donald Trump. JOHN, Former Army General Mark Milley was appointed by Donald Trump as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He worked directly with Trump. He saw him at his worst. The protests outside the White House in 2020, where Trump …
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 7:25 PM

VoteVets is investing in the races that will determine control of the House of Representatives

JOHN — as you read this, VoteVets is spending more than $2 million on advertising campaigns in four House districts that will determine control of the chamber for the next two years. NY-18, in support of Army Veteran Pat Ryan. CA-45, in support of Army Veteran Derek Tran. WI-3, in support of…
  The VoteVets PX · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 10:25 PM

LAST CALL for the Harris-Walz Camo Trucker Cap

JOHN — our Harris/Walz Camo Trucker is the most popular item in our store. Every time we get more stock it sells out immediately. And we understand — it’s a great hat! American flag on one side, VoteVets logo on the other. Well, we’ve got some good news for you: We just got a fresh shipment…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 8:26 PM

A $10 million surge from VoteVets

Today, we launched $1.6 million in support of the Harris/Walz ticket in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and online, $1 million in support of Ruben Gallego’s Senate campaign in Arizona, and $1.8 million in swing House races — New York’s 18th, California’s 45th, and Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional Distr…
  The VoteVets PX · [email protected]
October 7, 2024 at 9:26 PM

LAST CALL: Get your "I'm A Veteran, Not A Sucker Or A Loser” Yard Sign

If you order a yard sign right now you’ll get it before the election, just in time to piss off your MAGA neighbors down the street. We’re closing in on one month out from the election, John. With processing, printing, and shipping, it takes a bit to get our yard signs out to you after you order…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 7, 2024 at 7:47 PM

A Volunteer Opportunity with VoteVets

VoteVets is partnering with the Message Vote 2024 Team, using a new tool called Zelf to help volunteers make a bigger impact online. Hey JOHN, Winning the narrative is key to winning elections. In the closing weeks of the election VoteVets is partnering with the Message Vote 2024 Team, using a …
  VoteVets.org · [email protected]
October 6, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Trump called them headaches. Downplayed their wounds. Now, we’ve learned that his administration slow-walked Purple Heart medals for the ones who were wounded so he wouldn’t get bad press for it. JOHN, Trump wants you to think that no leader on earth would stand against him if he becomes presid…
  VoteVets HQ · [email protected]
October 5, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Help us reach and turn out the exact voters we need to win

In 2020, VoteVets raised and spent millions in the states that decided the election. We used our own assets, our own data, our own expertise to target Veterans, specifically. That was the margin. This isn’t going to be a blowout election, JOHN. It’s going to be decided by — at most — a few hund…
  Mike Lavigne, VoteVets · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Bird-dog

We’re going to stay on Trump and Vance and remind them that Veterans are turning against them. We’re going to get coverage online and in the media. We’re going to mobilize Veterans and Military Families to vote. And we’re going to have some fun while we do it. JOHN, I’m Mike Lavigne. You haven’…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 3, 2024 at 7:17 PM

We’re not just raising resources for this election

What we are doing now — mobilizing to defeat Trump in the critical swing states that will decide the election — goes in tandem with the plans we are making for what comes after Election Day. JOHN, We’re putting a lot of work in right now. We’re trying to build out an endgame strategy that can w…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 9:24 PM

“Veterans Against Trump” Bus Tour: Day Two

Writing from day two of the “Veterans Against Trump” bus tour. We made some noise in New York City yesterday. Tim Walz crushed it, and JD Vance spit out lies faster than an M240. JOHN — greetings from day two of the “Veterans Against Trump” bus tour. We made some noise in New York City yesterd…
  VoteVets · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 10:47 PM

VoteVets LIVE programming for Vice Presidential Debate

RSVP here for our livestreams tonight JOHN — Tonight, VoteVets’ own Fred Wellman will be LIVE on YouTube for pre- and post-debate coverage. If you’ve never joined one of VoteVets live shows, this is the perfect opportunity. Check it out: Before the debate, Fred’s going to host legendary polls…