How Food Deprivation from Irresponsibility Leads to Suffering

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election initially shielded the nation from much of the distress currently experienced during Trump’s renewed term. Throughout Trump's first administration (2017–2021), the U.S. frequently opposed U.N. resolutions affirming the right to food as a fundamental human right, often alongside Israel. This stance indicated a refusal to acknowledge food as a legal obligation under international law, reflecting a continual rejection of humanitarian ethics that persists into Trump’s second term, exacerbating suffering that influences both national and foreign policies. With 319 million individuals at risk of starvation across regions like Gaza, Sudan, and Haiti, the U.S. recently destroyed 500 metric tons of expired food aid. Neglecting the urgency of humanitarian needs, especially with cuts to vital programs like SNAP—essential for low-income individuals—endangers rural economies reliant on consistent support. The aftermath of these decisions can create food deserts where communities, such as St. Johns, Arizona, are left vulnerable.