Protect and Serve
Coverage of Protect and Serve in the Nexus archive.
- EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’
A Texas congressional race faces controversy as a Trump-backed veteran, Carlos De La Cruz, is mocked in political ads over his 100% disability status ahead of Memorial Day. Veterans and advocates condemn the attack, calling it shameful, while the Lujan-aligned PAC claims De La Cruz's disability is insincere due to his kickboxing and carpentry work. Texas law allows 100% disabled veterans to receive property tax exemptions, which over 164,000 veterans in the state utilize.
- EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’
A Texas congressional race faces controversy as political ads mock Trump-backed veteran Carlos De La Cruz over his 100% disability rating, prompting condemnation from veterans. The Lujan-aligned PAC Protect and Serve accused De La Cruz of using his disability to avoid property taxes, despite his service in Iraq and Afghanistan and his role as a kickboxing gym owner. Veterans like Charlotte Neiner, a Wounded Warrior Project member, called the ad 'shameful' and a disgrace ahead of Memorial Day.