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Angie Craig: “Earlier this year, he canceled food orders to food banks…”

Featuring: Angie Craig, Democratic | U.S. House Minnesota, 2nd Congressional District

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Angie Craig Accuses Trump Admin Of Using Food Insecurity As 'Bargaining Chip' In Govt. Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 02:01

This is not only legal, but it is the right thing to do. But his actions have shown a callous disregard for America's seniors, veterans and families with children. Earlier this year, he canceled food orders to food banks, stopping $500 million worth of food from reaching people in need. Food that our family farmers across this nation have grown. Food that they counted on being able to sell to the nation's food banks. (02:01–02:12)

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Asserts that President Trump canceled $500 million worth of food orders to food banks earlier in the year.

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