SNAP Scandal Wastes Billions
15 Nov 2025 ~~ By John Semmons
The government shutdown that caused an interruption in the payment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits also revealed some disturbing aspects of the program. The most immediate impact was the outpouring of complaints from some recipients asserting their right to steal the food that they had previously bought with the federal aid they had been receiving. Some of these protests were selfie videos of grossly obese beneficiaries. This suggests that SNAP money is not staving off starvation, but is fueling unhealthy eating. Receipts indicate that 20% of the SNAP money is spent on soda, candy, and salty snacks.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reports that "an examination of how the SNAP benefits were administered during the Biden Administration showed that 186,000 dead people have been receiving benefits, duplicate benefits have been sent to 500,000 individuals, 1.5 million illegal immigrants have been receiving benefits, and the part-time work requirement for able-bodied recipients were not enforced. Light has now been shined one of the most corrupt and dysfunctional programs in American history."
"Earlier this year we asked each of the 50 states for data on how many ineligible persons were receiving benefits," Rollins said. "Only 29 states honored our request. Twenty-one states controlled by Democrats refused to submit any data on the grounds that since the law forbids illegal immigrants from receiving SNAP benefits an honest reply would amount to the kind of self incrimination prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution."
"Can you imagine when we get our hands on the blue state data, what we're going to find?" Rollins asked. "The lawless and incompetent waste of the taxpayers' money has got to be stopped. We think the best way to accomplish this is to require everyone to periodically reapply for their benefits, meet the work requirement where applicable, and make sure that everyone that's taking a taxpayer-funded benefit through SNAP or food stamps, literally can't survive without it."
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) challenged Rollins, saying "the Democrats' sweep of the November 4 election shows that the American people want us to stand against Trump's war against the needy. No one should be forced to work if they don't want to. The majority of voters want the total equality that only socialism can deliver. That is where Democrats are going to take them."
Commentary:
The money wasted on the 'SNAPPERS' should be taken from the evil judiciary’s budget and the black robed jugheads’ paychecks. If those bass turds want to run the government, they need to pay their fair share. The maggots should not be allowed to take the money from the paychecks of hard-working Americans.
Recent reports exposed by the "Schumer Shutdown" have highlighted significant fraud and abuse within the SNAP program, particularly during the recent government shutdown, which has raised concerns about the need for reform and accountability. Investigations have revealed schemes involving misappropriation of funds and unauthorized transactions, undermining the program designed to assist low-income families.
USDA officials are advocating for reforms to enhance oversight and prevent future fraud. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the necessity of cleaning up the program to protect taxpayer funds and ensure assistance reaches those in need.
The ongoing investigations and discussions surrounding SNAP highlight the urgent need for reforms to address these vulnerabilities and restore public trust in the program.
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