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Veteran Candidates Challenge Trump-Era Policies in Congress Races

1/22/2026

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Bree Fram, a retired Space Force colonel, is running as a Democrat for Congress to represent Northern Virginia.
Nancy Lacore, former three-star admiral, is running as a Democrat in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Both candidates criticize Trump-era military policies and emphasize public service.
Lacore says she was removed without cause and has much to contribute.
Their campaigns reflect a broader backlash against the prior administration's military policies.

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Story summary

Bree Fram, a retired Space Force colonel, is running as a Democrat for Congress to represent Northern Virginia.
Nancy Lacore, former three-star admiral, is running as a Democrat in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Both candidates criticize Trump-era military policies and emphasize public service.
Lacore says she was removed without cause and has much to contribute.
Their campaigns reflect a broader backlash against the prior administration's military policies.