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Trump Criticized for Dancing Amid SNAP Benefit Crisis

10/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash for dancing in Malaysia as critics say over 40 million low-income Americans risk losing SNAP benefits.
Ben Meiselas, an anti-Trump podcaster, criticized Trump for dancing in Malaysia.
California Governor Gavin Newsom echoed the criticism, calling the actions disgusting.
Trump attends the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before traveling to Japan and South Korea.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash for dancing in Malaysia as critics say over 40 million low-income Americans risk losing SNAP benefits.
Ben Meiselas, an anti-Trump podcaster, criticized Trump for dancing in Malaysia.
California Governor Gavin Newsom echoed the criticism, calling the actions disgusting.
Trump attends the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before traveling to Japan and South Korea.