Rep. Deborah Ross Accuses Trump of Increasing Cost of Living Before Government Shutdown

Impact of "Big Ugly Law" on Food Assistance

• 📌 The "big ugly law" passed by Congress, not Speaker Johnson, initiated cuts to food assistance.
• 📉 These cuts reduced food assistance by 20% and were passed down to states, with some state legislatures not acting on them.
• 🥫 Food banks in the district are struggling to feed more people with less money due to these cuts and higher prices.

Trump's Role in Rising Costs

• 📈 Tariffs implemented under Trump are cited as a reason for the raising price of food.
• ⚠️ Food banks are experiencing a decline in donations and are unable to procure the same types of food as before.
• 🏛️ These issues with food assistance and rising costs occurred before the government shutdown.

Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits

• 🚫 Speaker Johnson has not called the House back into session, contributing to the ongoing situation.
• ⚠️ During the government shutdown, SNAP benefits were at risk of running out.
• 📜 Despite a contingency law ensuring people get fed, Trump ignored the law, leading to a lawsuit which he lost.
• 🗣️ Rep. Ross states that Trump and his administration must be held accountable for their actions.
• 📢 The call is for Mike Johnson to reconvene Congress to address these critical issues.