The horror of Donald Trump's America

[marmar]

The horror of Donald Trump’s America
With SNAP benefits set to lapse, it's all tricks and no treats from Trump and MAGA

By Brian Karem
White House columnist
Published October 31, 2025 9:00AM (EDT)


(Salon) Happy Halloween. The government shutdown is now about to enter its second month.

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No matter how sincere we are, Trump has no plans to help anyone but himself. On Saturday, the first time in history, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin withholding payments under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), blaming the ongoing government shutdown.

Some 42 million Americans — roughly 12% of the population — could go hungry. As a result, 25 states and the District of Columbia have filed suit, accusing the Trump administration of acting unlawfully in withholding food benefits. The White House has responded by saying that it can’t legally help hungry people. But it can certainly get private donations to build a $300 million ballroom.

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On a Thursday flight out of South Korea riddled with air turbulence, Trump gaggled with reporters on Air Force One and talked about Ukraine, soy beans, fentanyl, tariffs, shipping fees, nuclear weapons testing and computer chips.

Not one word was said about the government shutdown. Not one question was asked about SNAP benefits. He said more about the air turbulence than about the issues confronting most Americans. “The skies are a little rough up here,” he remarked with a wry smile, before mentioning that people will think he’s not in good health — but it was really the turbulence causing the problem. ......................(more)

https://www.salon.com/2025/10/31/the-horror-of-donald-trumps-america/

[FakeNoose]

1. We have to recognize that it's not just Chump - the entire Repuke Party is evil

It will take an entire generation of Democratic Presidents and Congressional leaders to rid ourselves of this stink. I'm 74 and I don't think I'll live to see the day. But hopefully AOC, Swalwell, and other young leaders like Pete Buttigieg are going to get the chance.

[LymphocyteLover]

3. Republicans have to be removed from EVERY LEVEL of our Government for us to make any headway in fixing things

[eppur_se_muova]

5. AOC impresses me more almost every time she speaks up ! nt

[LymphocyteLover]

2. HORROR is 100% right

[kimbutgar]

4. We have a mask of him and my husband put it out with the caption "I'm the scariest monster here !"

I told him he has to take it in after the tricker treaters go to bed because it might get defaced or stolen!