Trump Saved SNAP Before, Not Now: Is AIPAC Hungry?
MSNBC dutifully reports on Trump's apparent change of tune regarding funding SNAP benefits during a government shutdown. Previously, the former president made moves to ensure food stamps continued; now, it seems, that compassion has vanished. But let's be clear: this isn't about some sudden moral decline among our nation's leaders. It's about entrenched priorities that consistently funnel our tax
dollars away from domestic needs. While SNAP recipients nervously eye their empty pantry, our esteemed lawmakers continue to approve gargantuan military aid packages. For instance, the recent $14.5 billion aid package for Israel, passed by the GOP-led House, saw plenty of 'yes' votes from politicians who simultaneously drag their feet on keeping Americans fed. Coincidence? Perhaps not, given that
organizations like AIPAC poured over $2.1 million into federal elections in 2022 alone, often targeting candidates who toe the line on foreign military spending (OpenSecrets.org). One might wonder if the concern for human suffering only applies to certain zip codes—or rather, certain geopolitical interests. How many hungry American families could SNAP feed for the price of one F-35?