GOP Congressman Suggests Kids Work for School Lunches

Rep. Rich McCormick argues federal aid programs, including free school meals, should be reevaluated as Trump’s funding freeze faces legal challenges.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) suggested that children benefiting from free school lunch programs should work to earn their meals, citing his own childhood work experience.
McCormick’s comments were made during a CNN interview discussing President Trump’s executive order temporarily freezing federal grants and loans for review.
Critics argue that the freeze could disrupt programs like Head Start, which supports low-income families, despite the administration claiming it is exempt.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the funding freeze until February 3, while lawsuits challenge the order's legality.
McCormick's remarks have drawn widespread criticism for targeting vulnerable children and proposing measures many see as impractical and harmful.