In The News Archive

Veterans groups object to being dragged into Trump-Fox feud

By Rebecca Kheel  ·  The Hill  ·  January 29, 2016

“You’re a loser. You’re a third-rate politician, who clearly doesn’t understand issues and is so scared of Megyn Kelly exposing it, that you’re looking to use veterans to protect you from facing her questions.”

Hottest Trend In GOP Presidential Politics: Using Veterans Charities For ‘Political Stunts’

By Alice Ollstein  ·  Think Progress  ·  January 29, 2016

The organization VoteVets, which represents thousands of U.S. veterans, blasted Trump for “using veterans as a prop to hide behind.”

Trump counter-debate event draws candidates Huckabee, Santorum

By Marilyn Malara  ·  UPI  ·  January 29, 2016

Absent from the recipients list were Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and VoteVets.org, both organizations that said Thursday they would not accept donations from Trump's foundation.

MSNBC Video: VoteVets chair: Trump 'really doesn't know our issues'

MSNBC  ·  January 28, 2016

Jon Soltz of votevets.org talks about Donald Trump's decision not to attend the Fox GOP debate and to hold a veterans event instead saying, "there's absolutely no substance behind him when it comes to helping veterans."

VoteVets PAC targets NY21 race

PostStar.com   ·  September 08, 2015

VoteVets, a "progressive" political action committee, on Tuesday announced its endorsement of Democratic congressional candidate Mike Derrick in the 21st Congressional District.

Veterans: Renewable fuel law a national security issue

By Carol Hunter  ·  Des Moines Register  ·  July 23, 2015

Three retired military officers made the case Wednesday that development and use of renewable fuels is a key component of national security.

Retired generals: Protect renewable fuel standard

Quad City Times  ·  July 23, 2015

Gen. Wesley Clark, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton and Brig. Gen. Steven Anderson spoke to reporters Wednesday in Des Moines to express their support for the Renewable Fuel Standard

Trump's Standard Conservative Playbook

By Jon Soltz  ·  Huffington Post  ·  July 20, 2015

Lesson: In the Republican Party, attacking someone's service can be acceptable, if you do it to win a race.

Retired Admirals Torpedo President Trump

By Tim Mak  ·  Daily Beast  ·  July 20, 2015

Jon Soltz, a veteran and founder of the progressive group VoteVets, said he approached Trump at a fundraiser in 2007, asking the businessman if he would like to help Afghanistan and Iraq vets get elected.

Vets activists gearing up for 2016 fight

By Leo Shane  ·  Military Times  ·  July 15, 2015

On the other is VoteVets.org, the left-leaning political activist group that has accused Republicans of working to privatize veterans health care regardless of the dire consequences.