Trump Threatens Poor While Overseeing Record Corporate Tax Cuts
While Al Jazeera reports on Trump's purported threats to food assistance during a 2025 government shutdown, the familiar script ignores economic realities. This isn't just about partisan squabbling; it's a consistent playbook. In 2017, the Trump administration enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, slashing the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% , a move projected to add trillions to the national debt
over a decade. Yet, when it comes to supporting vulnerable Americans, the rhetoric shifts dramatically to fiscal austerity. So, as the government grinds to a halt and essential services like food aid are on the chopping block, one might wonder: where's the outrage over the unfunded tax cuts that largely benefited corporations and the wealthy? Funny how the 'cost-cutting' always begins with the
most vulnerable, isn't it?