"What concerned me was that this has never been requested before, especially not from HHS," an insider within the Department of Veterans Affairs told O’Keefe Media Group, revealing an internal memorandum requesting medical personnel ahead of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. The documents, addressed to Dr. Paul D. Kim of the Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Emergency Management, detail a formal appeal for paramedics, emergency nurses, and doctors.
When questioned by James O’Keefe about if it was typical for the Office of Emergency Management to administer this kind of memorandum for previous inaugurations, Derrick Jaastad, the Executive Director for the VHA Office of Emergency Management, said, “I was not with the organization, so I can’t speak to that.
Directed to speak with Public Affairs Specialist Kurt M. Rauschenberg, an OMG Journalist, asked if the deployment of medical personnel by HHS was typical for a presidential inauguration. Similar to Jaastad’s ...
EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-Scenes with James O’Keefe at AmFest 2024 in Phoenix, AZ
@jamesokeefeiii makes his way through AmFest in Phoenix, AZ, where he joins media row, connects with supporters, and has candid conversations with @charliekirk1776, @timcast, @bennyjohnson, and more!
O’Keefe takes the stage to announce the launch of the Citizen Journalism Foundation (CJF). Dedicated to supporting whistleblowers, CJF provides legal assistance, advocacy, and a platform to ensure their stories are heard, safeguarding transparency and accountability.
Learn more about CJF at CJFUSA.org.
Border Patrol Agent Zachary Apotheker (@ZachApotheker), featured in "Line in the Sand," blew the whistle on child trafficking and border crimes, resulting in retaliation from Vermont Customs and Border Protection. His law enforcement authority was revoked, he received a cease and desist letter, and he was reassigned to administrative duties with a pay cut. CJF has stepped in to support him, providing a $100,000 check to cover legal fees and personal challenges as he continues to fight efforts to silence him.
Inspired by Apotheker, fellow Border Patrol Agent Aaron Veckey came forward to expose cartel control and human rights violations at the U.S.-Mexico border. Veckey described overcrowded and inhumane conditions for migrants and revealed the overwhelming pressures placed on agents to stay silent. Despite receiving a cease and desist letter, Veckey chose to risk his career and pension to bring these atrocities to light, prioritizing justice over personal security.
Kelsey Goodman, a @FEMA ...