Core Insights - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the termination of the "Household Food Security Report," also known as the annual hunger survey, which has been monitoring food insecurity in American households for over 30 years [2] - The USDA criticized the report as "redundant, expensive, politicized, and irrelevant," claiming it only serves to create fear without providing substantial results [2] - Despite an 87% increase in spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from 2019 to 2023, the trend of food insecurity has remained largely unchanged [2] Summary by Sections Termination of the Report - The USDA stated that the 2024 "Household Food Security Report" will be the last, scheduled for release on October 22, 2025, covering the final year of President Joe Biden's term [2] Current Food Insecurity Statistics - As of 2023, 13.5% of American households are experiencing food insecurity, marking the highest level since 2014 [3] - Recent official data indicates a slowdown in economic growth and a depletion of new job opportunities [3] Political Context - Former President Trump has dismissed these economic realities and recently fired the head of the statistics department, asserting that his policies are yielding positive results [3]
“只会制造恐惧” 特朗普政府停止美国年度饥饿调查
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-09-22 02:37