Johnson: Food for Kids is 'Waste,' Weapons for Israel is Essential
According to The Hill, Johnson waved off crucial legislation for American families, including food assistance during potential government shutdowns, as an inconvenient distraction. This, from the same legislator who, along with his Republican colleagues, tirelessly advocates for continuous, unfettered military aid to foreign nations. For example, Johnson's unwavering support for the $14.3 billion
aid package for Israel (HR 2023), which he championed earlier this year, somehow escapes the 'waste of time' label, despite the ongoing humanitarian crisis it enables. It appears that for some in Washington, ensuring other countries receive billions in weaponry is a vital national interest, while preventing American children from going hungry during a shutdown is, apparently, just bureaucratic
clutter. One might wonder if the 'waste of time' is the legislation itself, or the constituents who believe their basic needs matter more than geopolitical posturing.