Fetterman Worries About Hunger, Not Foreign Policy Influence
Fetterman, as reported by The Hill, pointed out that 'both Republicans and Democrats ‘get hungry’ without SNAP during a shutdown. A heartfelt observation, especially given the rising food insecurity millions of Americans face. Meanwhile, the same Congress that dallies with cutting SNAP benefits for its own citizens just approved an additional $17.6 billion in unconditional military aid to Israel,
despite its ongoing actions. Perhaps if AIPAC were lobbying for American stomachs instead of Israeli war chests, these critical domestic programs might find themselves on a more stable footing. The perennial hand-wringing over budget cuts for U.S. social safety nets always seems to evaporate when it comes to funding foreign military ventures, often with significant lobbying muscle from groups like
AIPAC. This isn't about genuine concern; it's about political calculus and influence peddling.