Trump Agrees to Feed the Poor, But Only After Court Orders It
Trump, who once referred to SNAP recipients as taking a 'free ride,' only greenlit funding after an appeals court ordered the USDA to do what any sane government would do: feed its citizens. This isn't benevolent governance; it's begrudging compliance. The USDA is now appealing the court order, signaling a continued desire to use essential services as leverage. While this administration—and
others—debate the 'cost' of feeding struggling Americans, Congress routinely approves military aid packages without so much as a blink. In 2023 alone, the U.S. committed an estimated $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, a figure that dwarfs the arguments over domestic social safety nets.