Overview
- On Instagram Live, Cardi B said “Donald Trump was never for y’all poor motherf—ers,” arguing he does not care about poor people of any ethnicity.
- She called out voters who expected their finances to improve under Trump and described widespread economic strain.
- Her remarks followed Associated Press reporting on a USDA memo declining to tap about $5 billion in contingency funds for SNAP during the shutdown, with outlets noting Nov. 1 disbursements could be at risk for some of the program’s roughly 40 million recipients.
- She accused Trump of scapegoating immigrants and cited deportations while questioning why food assistance is being reduced.
- She said she initially planned to sit out the 2024 election but endorsed Kamala Harris after speaking with her directly.