Democrats Prioritize Politics Over American Needs During Government Shutdown

By Newsmax Wires | Sunday, 02 November 2025 10:23 AM EST
Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chair Jenny Beth Martin criticized Democrats for prioritizing partisan agendas over the welfare of struggling Americans during the government shutdown, particularly regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Speaking on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America Weekend,” Martin accused Democrats of using the crisis to oppose President Donald Trump and his administration.

“The Democrats are very focused on anything they can do to stand up to President [Donald] Trump and to the Trump administration, and they think that this shutdown is helping them with that,” Martin said. She condemned their approach, stating, “They’re the ones who think that government solves problems.”

The Department of Agriculture had planned to withhold SNAP payments starting Saturday until two federal judges intervened, forcing the administration to resume disbursements. However, confusion persisted among beneficiaries about when debit cards would be reloaded. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell, nominated by former President Barack Obama, ordered the government to report by Monday on funding SNAP accounts, citing a need for clarity.

Martin also addressed the New York City mayoral race, criticizing Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani’s self-described democratic socialist stance. “I hope that people in New York understand that having a socialist, Marxist, leftist in control of their city will not help solve their problems,” she said. She warned that Mamdani’s leadership would “increase prices and costs across the entire city” and exacerbate existing issues.