40 million Americans are "cut off" by a court ruling

When tens of millions of Americans rely on food stamps to survive, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling shattered their hopes.

On the 8th, CNN reported that the ongoing federal government shutdown has affected the U.S. economy and people's livelihoods, including more than 1,000 flights delayed or canceled, food stamp suspensions, etc.

The report cited data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, stating that currently about 40 million Americans receive and rely on food stamps to survive each month. However, on the 7th, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could suspend approximately $4 billion in food assistance funds.

The reason for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is still related to political partisanship. Initially, the Trump administration planned to suspend all food stamp benefits in November, but later changed its mind and only paid part of the aid funds. Therefore, Judge John McConnell, appointed by the Democrats, ruled that the Trump administration must use funds from other projects to fully pay this month's benefits, and the case eventually reached the Supreme Court.

In essence, this farce stems from the structural contradictions in American politics. The federal government shutdown could have been avoided through compromise, but now both parties place undermining their opponents above the well-being of the people, rather than bearing the cost of political concessions, even if it means 40 million people go hungry.

For these Americans who depend on food assistance to get by, the partisan struggles of the two parties have already affected their basic survival.

CNN disclosed the situation observed by a representative of a relief organization: "At 4 a.m., there were many people queuing up to wait for relief. This is no longer just a crisis... you can see and feel their desperation and frustration."

This scene is a perfect satire of the United States' "father of human rights."

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1848275999041536/

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