President Donald Trump was criticized for quoting the Bible to emphasize the importance of protecting vulnerable children during an event to sign an executive order aimed at expanding opportunities for young people transitioning from foster care. Trump stated that the Bible teaches that the care of vulnerable children and orphans is a measure of a society.
Critics quickly pointed out the perceived hypocrisy of Trump's statement, citing his administration's efforts to block funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom and organizations such as The Lincoln Project highlighted that the administration had actively pursued legal action to remove food assistance for families, and that ICE agents had recently used pepper spray on a baby. The Friendly Atheist also shared information about how USAID cuts could lead to millions of deaths, including children, by 2030, implying a broader insensitivity to child welfare by the administration.
