"The impending loss of SNAP benefits for tens of millions of Americans is front of mind right now, and Republicans are still playing the blame game. Friday marks the 31st day of the government shutdown, now the second-longest in American history. Meanwhile, during his daily press briefings at the Capitol, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has taken to speaking from a podium with a sign on it that reads "The Democrat Shutdown." Johnson was joined on Friday by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins."
"A journalist in the room asked Rollins, "What do you say to the millions of people who stand to lose their food stamp benefits? What should they do?" Wow, accountability from the government! I never thought I'd see the day. Of course, Johnson steps in shortly after to clear some things up. You can watch THAT clip here."
SNAP benefits for tens of millions of Americans are at risk as the government enters its 31st day of a shutdown, the second-longest in U.S. history. House Speaker Mike Johnson has been holding daily briefings at the Capitol from a podium branded "The Democrat Shutdown." Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined one briefing, where a journalist asked what millions facing loss of food stamp benefits should do. Republican leaders continue to blame Democrats publicly even as Republicans control the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. A video clip of the exchange circulated online.
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