Carl Higbie, a Navy SEAL veteran and conservative host on Newsmax, has launched a scathing critique of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He argues the VA fails veterans through bureaucratic inefficiency and poor service. On his show “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE,” he highlighted how backlogs and administrative failures hurt those who served.
Higbie delivered a memorable analogy: “If I served my country with the same quality as the VA serves veterans, we would be conquered by Canada.” This blunt comparison underscores his view that the VA’s incompetence would endanger national security if mirrored in military operations. The remark resonates with veterans frustrated by systemic neglect.
Under the current administration, VA disability claims backlogs have skyrocketed from 40,000 to over 400,000. Hiring surged by 80,000 employees, yet service quality deteriorated. Higbie and guests like retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman attribute this to misplaced priorities and bloated bureaucracy instead of veteran-focused solutions.
The Trump administration’s VA leadership receives favorable contrast. Secretary Collins noted Trump’s team added $2 billion to the VA budget while streamlining services. Conservatives argue this proven approach prioritized veterans’ needs over political maneuvering and administrative bloat.
Military families endure additional strain due to VA failures. Special operations personnel face near-90% divorce rates—a crisis worsened when veterans battle the VA for basic support. Higbie links this to the emotional toll of fighting for benefits after risking lives abroad.
Liberal media outlets face criticism for misreporting VA funding cuts, which Higbie and guests debunk as false narratives. They argue such misinformation distracts from real solutions while veterans suffer. Holding media accountable remains central to fixing veteran support systems.
Fixing the VA requires dismantling inefficiency and recentering on veterans’ dignity. Conservatives advocate hiring reforms, reducing red tape, and adopting private-sector efficiency models. Every delayed claim represents a betrayal of those who defended American values.
Honoring veterans means delivering prompt, quality care—nothing less. Patriots demand a VA worthy of its heroes, where promises made are promises kept. America’s strength depends on how we treat those who secure our freedom.
