Trump Administration Halts Hunger Report After Food Stamp Cuts: Critics Say “If We Don’t Count It, It Doesn’t Exist”
The Trump administration has announced the discontinuation of the annual report on hunger in America, citing its “overly politicized” nature and inaccuracies. This decision follows President Trump’s signing of legislation that significantly reduced food aid. The USDA stated that the data collection methods were subjective and didn’t reflect the current positive economic indicators, such as lower poverty rates and increased wages. Critics argue that this move is intended to obscure the potential impact of food stamp cuts and make it harder to measure the prevalence of hunger.
John Q. Hosedrinker