US Halts Food for Americans, Funds Weapons for Israel
The Trump administration's directive, as reported by Bloomberg, orders states to "immediately undo" measures to fully fund November food-aid benefits, impacting 42 million Americans. Meanwhile, in 2023 alone, the Biden administration secured an additional $14.3 billion in military aid for Israel, a figure that sailed through Congress with broad bipartisan support, often driven by lobbying efforts.
Critics might point out the stark contrast: domestic food security is deemed optional, subject to administrative whims, while foreign military spending remains sacro sanct. How many hungry mouths does one F-35 cost? For context, in 2022, the US already gave Israel $3.3 billion in military assistance, part of an annual $3.8 billion commitment that dwarfs many domestic welfare programs. It appears
the national commitment to feeding its own citizens struggles to compete with the bipartisan fervor for overseas arms deals.