Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Michael Che Criticizes SNAP Benefit Cutoff and
Imagine a program that helps millions of families buy food, like a special card for groceries.
This program was stopped because of a big fight in the government, called a shutdown.
One of the people who helps with news on TV, Michael Che, said this was very wrong.
He pointed out that some people made mean videos about families using this help, calling it "racist."
He explained that many people, including himself when he was younger, really needed this program to eat.
Even though some judges said the money should be given out, it's still taking a long time for people to get their food help.
This makes it hard for families to buy groceries, and Michael Che thinks it's unfair.
Michael Che criticized the cutoff of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown as "f*cked up."
He condemned "racist videos" that he says mock poor families, particularly Black families, for using food stamps.
Che shared his personal experience of growing up on SNAP benefits.
The Trump administration halted SNAP benefits to over 42 million Americans due to legal issues with contingency funds.
Despite court rulings and a presidential statement, delays in SNAP benefit distribution are expected to continue for weeks.
- Who
- Michael Che, Trump administration, over 42 million SNAP recipients, federal judges, states, cities
- What
- Criticism of the cutoff and subsequent delay of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, and the "racist" portrayal of poor families relying on them.
- When
- November 1 (cutoff of benefits), "this week" (court rulings), "late Friday" (Trump's statement), "tonight" (SNL airing)
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Government shutdown led to legal issues with using contingency funds for SNAP, prompting a cutoff and delays in benefit disbursement, which Michael Che argues is a "f*cked up" and "racist" double standard applied to the poor.
Critique of SNAP Cutoff
Administration's Stance
SNAP Benefit Distribution
Critique of SNAP Cutoff
Michael Che and others argue the cutoff is "f*cked up" and unfairly targets the poor, especially Black families, with "racist" mockery. Legal challenges resulted in court rulings to tap into available funds.
Administration's Stance
The Trump administration halted SNAP benefits due to legal issues with using contingency funds. Despite a presidential statement about providing funding, the administration is seeking court guidance on how to disburse the benefits, leading to delays.
Perception of Welfare Recipients
Critique of SNAP Cutoff
Michael Che criticizes a societal double standard where "greedy mother*ckers" who game the system are less judged than poor people, particularly Black individuals, who use programs like SNAP.
Administration's Stance
Implicitly, the administration's actions and the context of the shutdown have led to a situation where the 'racist videos' Che condemns are circulating, highlighting a negative portrayal of those reliant on assistance.
- Program Affected
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Reason for Cutoff
- Government shutdown and legal considerations regarding contingency funds
- Number of Americans Affected
- Over 42 million
- Michael Che's Personal Experience
- Grew up relying on SNAP benefits
- Court Rulings
- Two federal judges ruled the administration must tap into available funds