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Trump's Food Aid Cuts Ignite Voter Backlash Amid Shutdown

11/4/2025

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Betty Szretter, a Buffalo resident and former Trump supporter, criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump for letting federal food-assistance funding lapse, affecting 42 million Americans.
The ongoing government shutdown has caused significant economic losses as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on funding.
Polls show rising disapproval of Trump, with many voters blaming Republicans for the shutdown.
Analysts warn Trump’s unpopularity could hurt Republican prospects in upcoming races.

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Betty Szretter, a Buffalo resident and former Trump supporter, criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump for letting federal food-assistance funding lapse, affecting 42 million Americans.
The ongoing government shutdown has caused significant economic losses as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on funding.
Polls show rising disapproval of Trump, with many voters blaming Republicans for the shutdown.
Analysts warn Trump’s unpopularity could hurt Republican prospects in upcoming races.