Democrats’ Political Agendas Put Millions at Risk as SNAP Benefits Halted

By Newsmax Wires | Sunday, 02 November 2025 10:23 AM EST

Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chair Jenny Beth Martin accused Democrats of prioritizing partisan interests over the welfare of Americans during the government shutdown, specifically targeting their handling of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Speaking on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America Weekend,” Martin criticized Democratic leaders for what she described as a reckless focus on opposing former President Donald Trump and his administration.

“The Democrats are very focused on anything they can do to stand up to President Trump and the Trump administration, and they think this shutdown is helping them with that,” Martin said. She condemned their approach, stating, “They’re the ones who think that government solves problems.”

The Department of Agriculture had planned to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday until two federal judges intervened, compelling the administration to resume disbursements. However, uncertainty surrounded when beneficiaries’ debit cards would be reloaded, causing anxiety among recipients. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell, nominated by former President Barack Obama, ordered the government to report on funding options by Monday, demanding either a full payment or a plan to access $3 billion from a contingency fund by Wednesday.

Martin also addressed the New York City mayoral race, expressing concerns about Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist. She argued that his ideology would worsen economic challenges in the city, claiming it would “increase prices and costs across the entire city” and exacerbate issues he claims to address.