Why not? The event is to raise money for veterans, and that is something that transcends politics.
This is to raise money for veterans.
I’ve heard of some vets organizations that don’t like the politics involved. They can easily solve that by insisting that they will not confirm or deny any donation to their group.
If I had a wounded warrior family member needing an arm or a leg or a track chair, and I heard that some holier than thou organization refused the money to get me one, I’d want their heads on a platter for playing politics with my life.