Beyond the accurate links you have provided. I can share from personal experience. My wife joined the VA in summer of 2023. They were hiring and also looking to grow. End of 2023, the growth talk ceased. Beginning of 2024, she was told she was fine BUT some positions would not be filled if a departure were to occur.
I don’t really see attacking the VA as a political win. So I imagine support positions will be under heavy scrutiny from the new administration. But going after Doctors and Nurses would be idiotic. Not worth the pushback from the public.