The Charlie Kirk Show Food Stamp Stoppage + Trump’s Polling Vulnerability?
Oct 28, 2025
Alex Marlow, Editor-in-chief of Breitbart News, joins political analyst Rich Barris to dive into pressing political issues. They explore the potential fallout from a food stamp shutdown and discuss who bears responsibility for the impacts on vulnerable families. Barris presents polling data on Trump's strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing the urgency felt by his core supporters. They analyze how domestic issues like the cost of living resonate with voters and ponder the importance of focus on local concerns for future campaigning.
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Local Issues Win Voter Attention
- Zoran Mamdani succeeds because he talks about local, domestic issues that voters feel everyday.
- Staying visibly in the city and focusing on affordability wins over national or international posturing.
High Immigrant Share Shapes Urban Races
- New York's high foreign-born share (about 40%) helped Mamdani win strong support from immigrant voters.
- Hosts argue this demographic tilt reshapes urban politics and messaging requirements.
TikTok Jokes About SNAP-Related Shoplifting
- TikTok videos show some users joking about shoplifting if SNAP benefits stop during a shutdown.
- Hosts played clips where people openly said they'd 'snap' or steal groceries if EBT stops.