- California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly criticized the Republican Party for the government shutdown’s detrimental effects on food assistance programs.
- Newsom utilized a quote from Scripture to emphasize his condemnation, denouncing the situation as “cruelty as policy.”
- His criticisms are directed towards federal leaders and the Trump administration, holding them accountable for the adverse impacts on food aid.
- The California government has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit against the USDA due to the suspension of SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
- Newsom’s approach combines religious teachings with political critique to underscore the moral implications of the policy decisions.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-invokes-scripture-attack-gop-over-shutdown-affecting-food-assistance-cruelty-policy)
