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Monica De La Cruz: Flag-Waving Fraud

Monica De La Cruz: Flag-Waving Fraud

Monica De La Cruz Says She Supports Veterans—Then Votes to Gut the Programs They Need Most

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Fabiola Escalón
Jul 02, 2025
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OK, I decided to include the screenshot above because it honestly made me laugh. Someone commented that it looked super extremely Photoshopped. You be the judge. Now, on to the real issues.

Texas Rep. Monica De La Cruz loves to tell voters she supports our veterans. Her press releases are filled with patriotic language and glowing references to her votes on "veteran care" legislation. In speeches and social media posts, she cites her support for bills like the Veterans’ Access to Care Act to prove her commitment to those who served. She frequently takes selfies with veterans as you can see below.

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