The mainstream media rarely gives Trump his due. But they can’t avoid it now.
And a major liberal media outlet finally caved and handed Trump a huge victory.
Washington Post Editorial Backs Tighter SNAP Oversight
In a December 31, 2025, opinion piece titled “Food stamps should help the hungry. And only the hungry,” the Washington Post editorial board urged stronger measures to combat fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), spotlighting a Minnesota scandal involving alleged misuse of funds in daycare operations tied to Somali communities.
The board stated: “As America’s welfare state has ballooned to more than 80 major federal programs, they’ve become a target-rich environment for alleged scam artists like those in Minneapolis.”
The piece praised the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on waste, noting its freeze on childcare payments to Minnesota and demands for recipient data from states.
Fraud Concerns Highlight Need for Reform
The editorial pointed to SNAP’s high fraud rates, declaring: “The truth is that SNAP doesn’t just help the hungry. It had the fourth highest rate of documented fraud across all federal programs from 2018 to 2022, coming in at $10.5 billion.”
It criticized lax attitudes among some leaders: “Too many progressive leaders are lackadaisical at best about cracking down on fraud and errors, lest it curtail social services.”
The board endorsed ideas like block grants to encourage careful vetting, arguing: “Social safety nets crumble when most taxpayers feel like welfare money goes to undeserving people.”
This aligns with President Trump’s focus on protecting taxpayer resources while ensuring aid reaches legitimate recipients.
Administration Drives Accountability Efforts
The Post acknowledged the administration’s actions, including threats to withhold SNAP funds from non-compliant states and probes into immigration status for eligibility verification.
It countered claims of overreach: “The left claims Trump wants Americans to go hungry, but if an individual shouldn’t be eligible for food stamps in the first place, where’s the cruelty in making sure benefits go to someone who is?”
With ongoing investigations and audits, these steps reflect a commitment to fiscal responsibility, preventing billions in losses and restoring public confidence in vital programs that support hardworking families.
