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The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
Sanchari Ghosh

‘American lives are not a political game’: Rep. Melanie Stansbury makes some strong arguments while accusing President Trump of playing with Americans’ lives

The Trump administration is ready to go to great lengths to ensure the government functions on their terms. If the ongoing government shutdown wasn’t enough, Trump is now trying to pressure the Democrats into conceding to his demands regarding the funding bill.

After numerous attacks on Democrats, President Donald Trump is now turning his focus on Americans by slashing SNAP benefits, which provide food for millions. The administration has recently made it known that they will be cutting these benefits, and those involved with the programs have pointed out that Trump and others in his administration have refused to tap into billions of emergency funds allocated for situations like this. If you browse through social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), you will encounter at least two to three individuals per refresh apologising to those who benefit from these programs while informing them that Trump’s administration has not allowed the use of funds that could prevent millions from experiencing hunger.

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