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Cardi B Slams Trump Over Food Stamps and Immigration

10/31/2025

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Cardi B Critiques Trump

Cardi B criticized U.S. President Donald Trump during an Instagram Live, accusing his supporters of voting against their own interests.
She warned millions could lose food stamp benefits due to the government shutdown, blaming Trump for neglecting the poor.
She questioned immigration policies, linking them to the current economic downturn.
She said, "Now I like him lesser," after Trump appeared at the Super Bowl.

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Harris Critiques Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump is criticized by Former Vice President Kamala Harris for prioritizing a White House ballroom during a government shutdown, threatening food aid for millions.
Harris spoke on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart, accusing Trump of diverting attention to a ballroom while babies may starve.
Democrats resist reopening the government, which has been shut down since October 1, and critics say they voted against funding measures.

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The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to 17, stemmed from a standoff over the Affordable Care Act, with House Republicans, led by Ted Cruz, pushing for its defunding. This impasse resulted in approximately 800,000 federal employees being furloughed and significant disruptions to government services, highlighting the growing political polarization and public distrust in government efficacy.

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Cardi B Critiques Trump

Cardi B criticized U.S. President Donald Trump during an Instagram Live, accusing his supporters of voting against their own interests.
She warned millions could lose food stamp benefits due to the government shutdown, blaming Trump for neglecting the poor.
She questioned immigration policies, linking them to the current economic downturn.
She said, "Now I like him lesser," after Trump appeared at the Super Bowl.

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