Trump’s $134 Million Political Game is Costing Americans Much-Needed Relief Arrow

If Donald Trump were really serious about fighting waste and abuse in the U.S. government, he'd stop politicizing the military for political games. The American people are suffering under Trump's disastrous economy and chaotic agenda. Instead of providing much-needed relief, Trump is funding his campaign of revenge and retribution against perceived political opponents by wasting $134 million in taxpayer dollars that could have gone toward helping the American people.

Here's a look at what $134 million could be used for instead:

FOOD FOR 70,000 HUNGRY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN:

• The average monthly SNAP benefit is $188 per person
• For $134,000,000, Trump could have provided SNAP benefits for over 70,000 Americans
• Instead, Trump worked with House Republicans to pass a bill that will slash $300 billion in food assistance - the largest cut in modern history

MEALS FOR 12.7 MILLION HUNGRY SENIORS:

• The average cost of a meal through Meals on Wheels is $10.50
• For $134,000,000, Trump could have provided meals for more than 12.7 million seniors
• Instead, Trump froze funding for Meals on Wheels as part of his disastrous funding freeze at the start of his term

BOOST JOB TRAINING FOR HOMELESS VETS BY OVER 50%:

• In 2024, the VA spent $250 million on employment and job training for homeless veterans
• For $134,000,000, Trump could have boosted funding for these training programs by over 50%
• Instead, Trump is taking a wrecking ball to the VA and putting veterans' care at risk

REHOUSE MORE THAN 15,000 HOMELESS VETERANS:

• The average cost per year for rapid rehousing of a veteran household was $8,486 through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program
• For $134,000,000, Trump could have rehoused 15,700 homeless veterans
• Instead, Trump is firing staff and cutting veterans off from critical medical treatment - including "life-saving cancer trials"

PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR OVER 175,000 DISASTER VICTIMS:

• FEMA's "serious needs" assistance costs $770 per household, helping provide funds for emergency needs like food, water, and baby formula
• For $134,000,000, Trump could have provided over 175,000 people suffering from natural disasters with urgent relief
• Instead, Trump is leaving North Carolinians, Missourians, West Virginians, and Texans stranded and is pushing to shut down FEMA