And for those who say the money can't be moved around so easily, that's a load of bunk. If the administration can cough up $40 billion for Argentina, they can find money for SNAP by this Saturday. This administration that all year long has trampled over the rule of law, illegally impounded funds left and right, suddenly says the law won't let them fund SNAP to feed hungry kids. Give me a break. Even Republicans privately know that Donald Trump's SNAP ploy is outrageously cynical. Here's what one House Republican said on the issue. He said, she said. (05:10–05:23)
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Asserts that the administration has previously misused funds but claims legal restrictions on SNAP funding.
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