The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin mass layoffs as early as June, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters, as President Donald Trump's campaign to sharply cut the federal government works its way through a highly politically sensitive agency.

Stephen Watson served in the Marines for 22 years and receives care through the Department of Veterans Affairs for a traumatic brain injury. He supports President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk's cost-cutting program — even if it affects the VA.

President Donald Trump’s plan to fire about 83,000 employees with the Department of Veterans Affairs was met with outrage from veterans groups and individuals who have served. A memo leaked on Wednesday revealed the department,