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Blackjackdavey

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33. The truth is

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 04:05 PM

Nov 15

There are already well established programs, services, procedures for this as mentioned earlier. The truth also is that many of the programs and services that help people with this are medicaid funded services, i.e. this will probably much more expensive than the small handful of fraudsters cost (which can probably be said of just about every one of these stupid root out fraud initiatives.) The truth also is, this will affect a huge portion of the MAGA base. Not the individuals, but the entire communities, those that need assistance, those that provide assistance, stores, families, churches, everyone. This is what happens when people who have no idea how things work and who believe reading random nonsense on the internet is "doing your own research" wind up in charge.

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SNAP Benefits Update: Trump Admin Says 'Everyone' Will Have To Reapply [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 15 OP

Anything to inflict pain. n/t returnee Nov 15 #1

Yes, and they play dirty! hamsterjill Nov 15 #2

...but only if you ask... ret5hd Nov 15 #52

In Texas, Meals on Wheels was threatened. hamsterjill Nov 15 #61

Their cruelty knows no bounds. We will remember, we will not forget nor forgive. NotHardly Nov 16 #74

Please tell that to Congress. hamsterjill Nov 16 #76

No worries jamsterjill, no harm, no foul...:) NotHardly Nov 16 #83

Several months to recertify recipients all at once bucolic_frolic Nov 15 #3

People are going to suffer and die and history will blame him for the evil deeds of his presidency kimbutgar Nov 15 #4

Courts will stop this................ Lovie777 Nov 15 #5

Robbing the poor LittleGirl Nov 15 #20

Question: How does this differ from the required recertification FarPoint Nov 15 #66

This could easily popsdenver Nov 16 #68

Do you know if this re-application process is more elaborate than the recertifiction FarPoint Nov 16 #70

Don't know popsdenver Nov 16 #80

I am less confident in the courts doing right than you. NotHardly Nov 16 #84

Administered at the state level IbogaProject Nov 15 #6

He believes there are huge frauds in SNAP. He's about to guarantee no-one needing this program will vote for him. marble falls Nov 15 #7

I don't believe that he believes this shit. It is just his way of fighting dirty. erronis Nov 15 #15

Of Course Not. All the Orange Glazed Hellbeast Cha Nov 15 #29

He wants them to reapply? sheshe2 Nov 15 #43

Yes! You first, Cha Nov 15 #49

Is there a suggestion box at the WH? sheshe2 Nov 15 #55

No one will vote for him because he can't run again (at least not legally). subterranean Nov 15 #27

SNAP benefits are paid out to around 42 million low- and no-income Americans to help them afford groceries. twodogsbarking Nov 15 #8

Fine with giving everyone a SNAP allowance. But under laws existing for years, beneficiaries have to Recertify -- Silent Type Nov 15 #9

Super convenient when millions are forced to reapply at once! Hope22 Nov 15 #12

They are already paying w/o reapplying. I suspect when the department takes a look, they modify their statement Silent Type Nov 15 #13

Everyone will suffer Hope22 Nov 15 #10

First question, did you donate to Trump? Norrrm Nov 15 #11

Which page of project 2025 covers this chunk of cruelty? rubbersole Nov 15 #14

Starts on page 297 PSPS Nov 15 #18

Right before the chapter about stealing all the oil reserves in the Western Hemisphere. rubbersole Nov 15 #19

Does that chapter mention Venezuela? flamingdem Nov 15 #44

Link to Project 2025 IronLionZion Nov 15 #22

They are convinced of no such thing imo orangecrush Nov 15 #28

Cruelty is the point IronLionZion Nov 15 #31

Anger orangecrush Nov 15 #32

So how many DOGE cuts were made to the Dept of Agriculture? Wounded Bear Nov 15 #16

they want to update the fascist control files Nigrum Cattus Nov 15 #17

Are corporate welfare recipients going to be recertified en masse too? dickthegrouch Nov 15 #21

They get fast tracked if they donate to his white house ballroom construction IronLionZion Nov 15 #23

Everyday he PROVES who he is!! bluestarone Nov 15 #24

The Republican Party... GiqueCee Nov 15 #25

Indeed Chi67 Nov 15 #26

How many MAGATs are in SNAP? orangecrush Nov 15 #30

Many? Norrrm Nov 15 #38

not according to google ai which said: orleans Nov 15 #50

Good info. Norrrm Nov 15 #57

New Mexico's statistics popsdenver Nov 16 #67

The same can be said for CA RainCaster Nov 16 #69

Highest number of SNAP recipients moonscape Nov 16 #73

I will have to look into that popsdenver Nov 16 #81

The truth is Blackjackdavey Nov 15 #33

Arkansas has already refilled EBT cards. WhiteTara Nov 15 #34

Punishing criminals ... Kablooie Nov 15 #35

This is so cruel. Everyone has to reapply annually, Many need help filling out the forms. Paper Roses Nov 15 #36

These loons want to loot the public purse of everything not fooled Nov 15 #37

Gonna try the same tactics with Medicaid, Medicare, Disability and other programs. Ford_Prefect Nov 15 #39

In an attempt to prevent fraud. Botany Nov 15 #40

My Rule! BidenRocks Nov 15 #41

Deport them to the paradise areas of El Salvador and Africa? Norrrm Nov 15 #56

That is so bs and cruel kimbutgar Nov 15 #42

reapply? wtf? how fucking long is that going to take for people to be reapproved so they can fucking eat!! orleans Nov 15 #45

I have been hearing... Chi67 Nov 15 #48

i have been. i hope everyone who can manage to do that finds it in their heart to do so. orleans Nov 15 #51

back to court on an expedited manner I hope. Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 15 #46

To requote a poster on youtube.... mdbl Nov 15 #47

This alone would destroy any other presidency. Doodley Nov 15 #53

This is unnecessary. SNAP recipients are already required to report income changes within 10 days.... Mark.b2 Nov 15 #54

Like the Brits in 19th century Ireland. rickyhall Nov 15 #58

Local news story UpInArms Nov 15 #59

I already reapply for SNAP and Medicaid every year. Jacson6 Nov 15 #60

It's a huge deal for everyone to reapply at once Politicub Nov 15 #64

Wait what? cannabis_flower Nov 15 #62

Pure cruelty Politicub Nov 15 #63

What a brilliant plan. Have drowning (starving) people apply for a life vest (food) to make sure they are wet (hungry). flashman13 Nov 15 #65

And the reapply edict... 2naSalit Nov 16 #71

I have a better idea. OldBaldy1701E Nov 16 #72

I expected nothing different from this LOWEST of any human on earth bluestarone Nov 16 #75

Killing trees ninjanurse Nov 16 #77

Didn't DOGE eliminate fraud and abuse in this dept? nt in2herbs Nov 16 #78

No checks to make sure the billionaires need their help, though! imaginary girl Nov 16 #79

The cruelty is the point. travelingthrulife Nov 16 #82

Have you crapped on a poor person today? Picaro Nov 16 #85