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Lawmakers Slam Trump for Nutrition Cuts Amid War Spending

4/23/2026

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Democratic Representative Jim McGovern criticized President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for proposing cuts to federal nutrition assistance while funding a costly war in Iran.
He noted that 46 million Americans face hunger, with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) providing only $2 per meal.
McGovern highlighted the Trump administration's $60 billion spending on the Iran conflict and a proposed $1.5 trillion military budget.
Representative Rosa DeLauro supported these concerns, stating that the Republican funding bill reduces grocery vouchers for women and children.
Both lawmakers emphasized the need to prioritize support for American families over foreign military engagements.

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Democratic Representative Jim McGovern criticized President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for proposing cuts to federal nutrition assistance while funding a costly war in Iran.
He noted that 46 million Americans face hunger, with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) providing only $2 per meal.
McGovern highlighted the Trump administration's $60 billion spending on the Iran conflict and a proposed $1.5 trillion military budget.
Representative Rosa DeLauro supported these concerns, stating that the Republican funding bill reduces grocery vouchers for women and children.
Both lawmakers emphasized the need to prioritize support for American families over foreign military engagements.