Speaker Johnson Prioritizes Epstein Files Over Feeding The Poor
Speaker Johnson's declared commitment to cutting SNAP benefits while simultaneously obstructing the release of the Epstein files is framed by The Hill as a contradiction of 'divine' principles. However, the real contradiction isn't divine; it's deeply cynical. This isn't just about fiscal conservatism versus transparency; it's about a political establishment that consistently defunds essential
social safety nets for its most vulnerable citizens (while funneling billions abroad for proxy wars). While SNAP, which feeds millions of Americans, faces the axe, Congress continues to rubber-stamp massive military aid packages. For instance, the recent $95 billion foreign aid bill, overwhelmingly supported by leaders like Johnson, included $14 billion for Israel's military—a sum that could have
significantly bolstered SNAP or other domestic programs. This is a consistent pattern: austerity at home, largesse for geopolitics. The 'divine' debate conveniently obscures the actual money trail: who benefits when the poor suffer and classified files remain hidden?