| caro... | SNAP needs to be fully funded. |
| jeff... | Trump needs to sit down with Democrats and end this!! |
| patr... | How sad the president needs to be ordered by a judge to feed his people while he is busy having a Great Gatsby party with wealthy donors. |
| dick... | Trump should be fired for mismanagement of government funds and resources. |
| pjpa... | Contingency SNAP funding legislation is written for declared “Emergency use” not regular monthly payments |
| aunt... | He is sending BILLIONS to Argentina! How about keeping some of those $$ for SNAP? |
| mhsf... | If they wanted to come up with the money they would. |
| nmik... | Democrats are inadvertently causing the loss of funding. Call it like it should be called, Dems shut down |
| jaxl... | The fucking dems need to stop funding the illegals and sign the bill- this is not a President Trump problem - this is a refusal of senators to stop stealing our money, funding illegals, and sign the damn bill. Stop paying the senators while they are shut down! For F sake. Over it |
| samb... | This program needs more supervision. It is handed out like candy and not monitored |
| vwes... | If this regime followed the law, SNAP, which was already funded and approved, would be operating. Using food and medical care as a political tool is a war crime. |
| jake... | Has the question ever been asked why we have 42 million dependent on SNAP?? Seems awfully high & has to have same waste/abuse! |
| larw... | this is a.government for the rich . trumpdoes not care about vulnerable people in red or blue states |
| scot... | "Vulnerable population yes. But there's too much fraud in SNAP, hopefully this will weed out some of it. I see very few people using SNAP that look hungry. |
| to55... | Trump wants to end all government assistence to minorities and poor folks. |
| kell... | It’s not the government’s job (aka taxpayers)to pay for you and all your children. The elderly and disabled fine- but a quick screening would show they have been covered by the emergency funds. The rest of these people need to get up and get jobs. |
| pete... | Not only are the funds readily available but the government is legally obliged to use them. |
| tspi... | The amount of support government overall for "vulnerable" populations compared to 3 -4 years ago is staggering. When you consider how robust the job market is, government should be doing less, not more for this population. |
| jenn... | People need to work. The schools already buy breakfasts and lunch for kids. I think people who can't afford to feed their children shouldn't have any. |
| refr... | Get back to the table!! |
| ronl... | Compromise and come to the table to support the American people. The fact that both parties are willing to sacrifice the well-being of those who elected them is sickening. Instead of fighting about what percentage we should cover during a shutdown, we should be discussing which percentage of our elected officials are no longer worthy of the honorable duty of representing us and of doing what is best for our country. |
| jrv1... | The real question is why are the democrats holding people hostage on the health benefits. Focus on creating decent jobs so millions don’t need a handout |
| usna... | All they’re talking about is the babies the babies what about the elderly!!!! Ugh |
| mich... | The Republicans are supposed to be working for us, all of us. Where are they? using us to play tug-of-war for power? I guess being in control of the three branches of government isn’t enough power for them. We are all just paws to be used in their games. |
| wrod... | Stop playing w ppls wellfare |
| deni... | They could transfer some money from ice and assist those in need |
| mah3... | Just more lawlessness from this administration. And pinching pennies with the most vulnerable all while hosting a party with a grotesque display of wealth. Truly despicable but not surprising from the narcissistic sociopath-path leader and the rest of the squad of “good” Christians. |
| cher... | The Democrats should vote to stop the shutdown. They did this because they hate Trump! They don’t care who this is hurting. |
| delo... | I’m sure they are not going hungry |
| debb... | GOP doesn’t care about the American people |
| atli... | Trump's limited action is emblematic of his party of hate and love for personal riches. |
| tuck... | The president and his administration care nothing about others unless they can give them more money and power. The little people are of no importance |
| rene... | The senators shouldn’t get paid!! |
| ktta... | $190 per person? How does anyone eat on that, especially with rising food prices? |
| csbr... | Make Americans Starve Again |
| csch... | Democrats are the ones refusing to come to the table and negotiate to end the shut down. |
| twin... | Once again trump is stalling to deflect important issues blaming democrats for not buckling under republicans demands to fo NOTHING!!!!! The republicans have NOTHING BETTER TO OFFER than obamacare!!! Shame on them! IMPEACH TRUMP! |
| rhgr... | People shouldn’t rely on the government to feed their families or yourself. People should Work harder and take care of their own families and not rely on the government for everything. |
| jmla... | Anybody that would deliberately take food from hungry, less fortunate children, adults and elderly is despicably evil. That is Trump and every person who supports him! |
| re13... | It's unfortunate, clearly, but the SNAP program is being funded now. Also, we are much too dependent on government handouts. We need to be more disciplined in our spending and more careful with the size of our families |
| kmcd... | Help people |
| htal... | The refusal to fully fund SNAP benefits during an avoidable government shutdown is inexcusable, especially in light of the Marie Antoinette-style spending that is so clearly visible to the American people. A civilization that de-prioritizes the care of the least among them is a failing civilization. |
| mdep... | It's not the government's job to provide financial support. It's nice for those that truly need it, but only for a short time unless they're truly disabled or unable to work. |
| larr... | The situation is that many people are cheating the system with side hustles. And there's a subset of people who can't advocate for themselves that are slipping through the cracks. It's all flawed. |
| jmja... | Congress needs to pass the "clean" CR, reopen the government and her back to work. This government shutdown was unnecessary. |
| tara... | It’s not the government’s role or responsibility to cover this - nor is it the taxpayers burden to pay for it - 42 million people receiving billions of “free” stuff is inconceivable. The system is broken and needs to end & start over with completely different incentives. |
| kat3... | Considering that more than half of the people we’re now supporting with our tax dollars came to our country within the last 5 years, if they can’t find work, maybe they should head back to their home country or to another country now to find work. We cannot afford to feed the world off of our tax collections, unfortunately. We are absolutely broke as a country - 36 trillion in debt, and I’m worried that we’ll all be looking for “free food” soon if we don’t slow down these enormous welfare programs. Nothing is free. Half of the country is working to pay the other half to live here. |
| mart... | But tough love may force those who can to work while penalizing with unspeakable hunger those who can’t - single moms and dads, people who are sick or hurt, and old people living on a set pittance |
| pikr... | This president rules by executive ordered and a Congress that rubber stamps and is beholden to Trump. Trump rules by these measures because he can not effectively legislate. Trump will not negotiate with democrats because it does not serve him. Funding for the poor, (even though the trickle down effects of the program serves many in the economy), serves his message that the poor are a burden to society and that there should be no free rides. Many in his base that revive such benefits believe this. They are under the allusion that the other that receives benefits are the leaches of the world. Quite literally his base will cut off their noses to spite their faces. |
| mdia... | It is the government’s job to work for the people. Right now the tax paying citizen the lower 99% are victims of taxation without representation. This government grifts and works for itself. It is out of touch with average Americans, and what the majority of the country actually believes for our country. Campaign finance needs to be totally reformed, so that every vote counts as a vote not a powerful pact and big money buying politicians and votes. We have strayed severely from our Constitution. |
| crai... | Government officials making the decisions should also have their pay frozen until they come up with a vote while the government is shutdown! Why is that not happening? |
| vago... | The Democrats need to do their jobs. They are having a Hugh temper tantrum at the expense of the American people. |
| ljal... | Wouldn’t it be better if we could require proof of citizenship and provide to them as first priority… |
| jabl... | To much government waste to some who don't need it. |
| nanc... | I’m amazed and disappointed in the level of cruelty this administration is showing. Just the optics of his ode to decadence and hedonism with his Great Gatsby party was so disturbing. |
| usct... | Most of the people on SNAP are kids, elderly, or disabled. It amazes me just how cruel Trump can be as well as those who support him. |
| ksta... | Definitely not. This is a stupid tit for tat between the 2 parties that could care less about the American people! This is why we need TERM LMITS in the house and Senate! This good boy club needs to stop. Also if the American people are not getting paid then they should not be paid. Americans should also have insurance for life just like them! Oh and also let us be able to do insider trading like they do so we can be billionaires as well! This is why I am an Independent, why would J want to be loyal to either of those ridiculous parties! At this point they stand for nothing but themselves! |
| beck... | FYI, the federal government owes no one anything. SNAP benefits are not a right! They are a humanitarian kindness. |
| kelt... | The democratic party is such an embarrassment with their hold out |
| djti... | The best way to help "vulnerable" populations is to help them become "invulnerable." That is to say, self-sufficient. What is being done to wean people off SNAP benefits? I'd be very interested in seeing the Democrats' plan for that. After all, wouldn't converting SNAP beneficiaries to working taxpayers make fiscal sense? Perhaps Democrats in Congress can come up with a plan while they're not in session, since they're evidently not interested in going back to work themselves and therefore have plenty of time. |
| tech... | There is already money slotted for SNAP and there should in no way be a problem funding it. This is shameful. |
| davi... | Are you speaking about the current administration or the government in general. I think is was an appropriate thing to do by the administration. I do not think that the government in general is taking care of the people by prolonging this shutdown over a non-related political issue to extend Obamacare which has nothing to do with reopening the government. |
| lwse... | This is worded tricky. “Vulnerable populations” greatly make up people who should not be receiving funds. |
| john... | And why should we the people funds these programs when our tax dollars sit there and allow benefits for the billionaires who pay no taxes at all. None of this makes any sense. |
| vero... | Why half? |
| cger... | Progressive Leftist a basically communist and want to be taken care of from cradle to grave. So when they see themselves being denied free stuff, 78.9% cry like little babies. |
| thai... | They need to fix the problem which is the government shutdown |
| hele... | Funding for vulnerable populations should be protected from government shutdown. Why do Members of congress continue to receive their pay while our vulnerable members of society loose access to food? |
| mich... | Food is essential, as a community we should help those in need |
| robe... | Using money every where but where it should. |
| clif... | But Republicans, generally, recognize no such government responsibility. |
| agar... | This is impacting several lives across the United States. |
| dgir... | This regime…. As usual…. Is a day late and a dollar short. Why a partial funding? So people can eat ‘part’ of the time? But as long as his cankles have marble to rest on as he’s sending out his usual bullshit while on the shitter, life is good right? |
| domb... | For those that said yes are either bots or just ignorant idiots of America period! |
| llfr... | Get the republicans in there to negotiate |
| cvcl... | The Democrats are holding the government hostage over issues that have already been voted on and legally passed. The Democratic Party should be sued and held accountable to fund all programs being interrupted by this shut down. It is 100% on the Democrats and Schumer. He should be charged with treason for his part in stirring up the people and defaming the president of the United States of America. |
| mike... | Trump is one of the worst Preside at in history |
| srcl... | Donald Trump and his crony Republicans couldn't care less about people that need assistance, as long as they have their paychecks coming in and it doesn't affect them...how pathetic are these people. |
| lash... | The funds have been budgeted & approved. This is an injustice |
| ggri... | Trump should be meeting with both Democrats and Republicans to negotiate somewhere in the middle. |
| usn6... | Due to discovered fraud and abuse, the reduced amounts should more appropriately be used toward the most necessary staples, as opposed to the "junk foods" investigators discovered much was being spent on. |
| dian... | How would the president and Aldi senators and representatives appreciate a less than 50% paycheck during the shut down? I doubt that they would want to live on that either. |
| myla... | The elite should not be in power. They are failing and only care about themselves |
| mvsh... | The government is for the people not for constructing fancy ballrooms. Leave that to the entrepreneurs. |
| nrpe... | Whoever said yes is one cruel hearted MoFo. |
| andr... | Legally, it is all that is permitted |
| debr... | Trump just sent $40 Billion to Argentina, he hosted a wacko Halloween party for billionaires in Mara Logo, and he has DONE NOTHING to open the government! As noted by the judge hearing the case, there are funds available to fully fund SNAP during TRUMP's shutdown. |
| amyr... | The democrats are holding American citizens hostage over those who are here illegally. It’s shameful. Let’s take care of our own citizens, eliminate fraud and then we can better help world populations. |
| sasu... | We should give the funds only to full American citizens not to anyone illegal unless children until arrangements are made for them. Also those receiving funds should show identification when using them and limits on what all can be purchased using tax payer money. |
| jjpl... | Letting vulnerable children while decimating the White House to build an ugly gilded ballroom is a disgusting set of actions. |
| tmay... | There is no reason to not take care of the people I this country before allocating money to others first |
| jtay... | The Democratic shut down of the country is the trouble. This may be the democrats Whig moment. |
| john... | This administration is all about themselves, they give lip service to caring about people.. it’s all about them and exercising power. Pointing the finger at the democrats as being solely responsible for the present situation is the act of desperate people who know they have done very little to resolve the standoff.. the president should have worked to resolve the issues, but as a bully, he only wants what he wants and to hell with everyone else |
| rtet... | The only "vulnerable populations" that Trump and the GOP care about are the mega billionaires and corporate oligarchs who have hijacked the normal functioning of the US federal government. Corporations receive more welfare than American human beings. Google it. |
| coll... | This shut down is nothing but an effort on both sides to hurt the other. |
| katl... | Trump and Republicans are shameful and do not care about the American people. They are only interested in lining their pockets! |
