Tens of millions of Americans aren't sure whether they'll be able to put food
on the table this month, due to Trump’s “maximum pain” shutdown strategy.



If you have Republican senator(s), please [ [link removed] ]demand that Republicans re-open
the government! And regardless of what district you live in, [ [link removed] ]help gather
food and other essentials for folks impacted in your community if you can.



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Indivisibles,

Donald Trump is responsible for blocking SNAP benefits that help feed 42
million Americans, including 16 million children, from being released on
time this month. Thankfully, a federal judge just ordered the regime to
ensure benefits go out to the hungry families relying on them -- but we do
not know if, when, or to what extent Trump will comply.

Trump and his MAGA footmen want us to believe that the lapse in SNAP
assistance is an unavoidable result of the government shutdown, but that’s
complete horsesh*t. The truth is, the Trump regime tried to deliberately
withhold food from millions of families as a form of political leverage.

Here’s what you need to know:

* The federal government has a [ [link removed] ]$5 billion emergency fund to cover
SNAP, but the Trump regime has falsely claimed they can't use it,
likely because they think millions of Americans going hungry gives
them an upper hand in shutdown negotiations.
* Trump is finding shady ways to fund ICE and his $300 million
ballroom even during the ongoing shutdown -- making his claim that his
hands were tied when it comes to feeding families a lie so flagrant
it’s insulting.
* [ [link removed] ]Republicans voted NO on Democrats’ bill to fund SNAP during the
shutdown because, again, Trump reportedly wants to put the American
people through [ [link removed] ]as much pain as possible until he gets his way.
* Due to Trump’s actions, November SNAP benefits will likely be delayed
at least 1-2 weeks, and potentially reduced, even after a federal
judge ordered assistance to be released. The Trump administration has
until Monday, November 3, to state how they will respond.

And in case you’ve forgotten, Trump and Republicans are doing all this to
try forcing through a budget that will cause insurance premiums to
skyrocket for millions of Americans. John Fugelsang summed it up nicely…

[9]Screenshot of John Fugelsang post satirically quoting Speaker Mike Johnson,
saying 'NO FOOD FOR YOU UNTIL THE DEMOCRATS LET US TAKE AWAY YOUR HEALTHCARE'

Republicans could end the shutdown TODAY (or whenever House Republicans
get their asses back to DC), but they’d rather see Americans suffer than
address the healthcare crisis they created. Workers missing paychecks,
families missing meals, and the countless other pains this shutdown causes
are all part of their plan to make Democrats cave.

Trading short-term pain for long-term suffering is a false choice -- a
lose-lose proposition that we won’t let Trump force on us. So here’s what
we need to do:

[ [link removed] ]Email your GOP senator(s) demanding they
📧 work with Dems to guarantee full SNAP funding and end the
shutdown. Bills sitting in Congress right now could
stop healthcare costs from exploding and end this shutdown today --
but Republicans won’t cross Trump to support them unless we really
turn the pressure up.

[ [link removed] ]Join the No Kings Alliance’s campaign to feed the people most
impacted by the Trump Shutdown. We’re calling on everyone who’s able
🥫 to donate to a food pantry, support a local shelter, or organize a
food drive of their own. The [ [link removed] ]No Kings website has tips and
resources to get started.

Together, we can ensure our neighbors have food to eat, healthcare to rely
on, and enough left in their budget to live with dignity. Thank you for
staying in this fight with us.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

P.S. We’re co-hosting a webinar on skyrocketing healthcare costs this
Monday, November 3, at 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT. [ [link removed] ]Sign up for “Over the
Health Care Cliff” with Rep. Brendan Boyle to discuss Trump’s healthcare
cost crisis and strategies to fight back.

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