Trump Stops Government Hunger Plan
The Trump administration has taken another bold step to drain the swamp, officially ending the government’s annual hunger report, a program critics say was long used by Democrats to inflate welfare spending and push liberal policies.
On Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the termination of its Household Food Security Reports, calling them “redundant, costly, and nothing more than a fearmongering tool designed to mislead the public.”
“These studies were politicized, ineffective, and a waste of taxpayer dollars, serving no purpose other than to spread fear,” the USDA declared in its statement.
Clinton-Era Program Finally Dismantled
The hunger report program was launched during the Clinton administration, with the stated goal of tracking food insecurity across the nation. However, conservatives have long argued that the program was a thinly veiled attempt to justify the expansion of SNAP — also known as food stamps — and other government assistance programs.
“For three decades, this study provided nothing but liberal talking points, manipulating data to expand welfare programs and grow the federal bureaucracy,” the USDA said.
The move to end the report was first revealed by The Wall Street Journal, which highlighted the administration’s efforts to cut wasteful government spending and focus on real solutions for American families.
SNAP Spending Explodes — With No Real Improvement
The USDA revealed that food insecurity rates have barely budged, despite an 87% increase in SNAP spending between 2019 and 2023.
“Trends in food insecurity remained virtually unchanged, proving that throwing more taxpayer money at the problem doesn’t work,” the statement read.
This finding bolsters President Trump’s longstanding argument that big government programs often fail to solve the issues they claim to address, while placing an ever-growing burden on working Americans.
USDA Reorganization: Moving Jobs Out of D.C.
The decision to eliminate the hunger report comes alongside a major USDA reorganization. In July, the department announced plans to close multiple offices in Washington, D.C., relocating staff to five regional hub cities:
- Raleigh
- Kansas City
- Indianapolis
- Fort Collins
- Salt Lake City
By moving operations out of the D.C. swamp, the USDA aims to cut costs, improve efficiency, and bring decision-making closer to the communities it serves.
“While some functions will remain in Washington, no more than 2,000 employees will stay in the capital region once the reorganization is complete,” the USDA confirmed.
Trump’s America First Government Reform
Since returning to the White House, President Trump has been relentlessly focused on reforming government, slashing waste, and eliminating programs that don’t deliver real results.
The cancellation of the hunger report is just the latest example of Trump’s commitment to accountability and common-sense governance — a stark contrast to decades of Democrat-led bureaucratic expansion.
Bottom Line: President Trump is cutting waste, shrinking the federal bureaucracy, and putting the American taxpayer first.
Why This Matters to You
- Taxpayer Savings: Ending redundant programs means your tax dollars stay in your pocket.
- Smaller Government: Less bureaucracy equals more freedom and efficiency.
- Accountability: No more programs designed to push political agendas rather than solve problems.
Final Thoughts
This decisive action by the Trump administration proves once again that America First leadership works. By eliminating a decades-old, politicized program, President Trump is restoring common sense to Washington and delivering results for hardworking Americans.
