Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom

Update: 2025-10-29

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump refuses to use emergency funds for food aid during the government shutdown. Also, Senate Republicans defy Trump and join Democrats to block tariffs on Brazil. Plus, farmers and businesses suffer under illegal Trump tariffs. And 40 million Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Paul Krugman join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Paul Krugman, Lawrence O'Donnell, Sen. Amy Klobuchar

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Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Paul Krugman, Lawrence O'Donnell, Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom