Trump Admin's Charity Cutback Collides with Court Reality
The 'setback' for the Trump administration on SNAP benefits isn't just about a court ruling; it's a window into the perpetual war on poverty programs. While politicians wring their hands over 'welfare queens' and 'fiscal responsibility' when it comes to feeding hungry Americans, there's always a bottomless well for other endeavors. For instance, in 2018, the same year this 'setback' occurred, US
foreign military financing to Israel was $3.1 billion, with specific provisions for advanced weaponry, according to the Congressional Research Service (CRS). That's not a 'setback'; that's business as usual. One might observe that the political will to find 'savings' appears remarkably robust when it targets the most vulnerable, yet evaporates when it comes to supporting military-industrial
complexes, foreign interventions, or tax cuts for the wealthy. It makes you wonder: who are these 'fiscal conservatives' actually conserving resources for? Certainly not for the people. After all, providing defense contractors with billions never needs a lawsuit to ensure smooth delivery.