The speaker argues that current economic hardships make assistance programs like SNAP essential for working people to afford basic necessities.

“And you know, for all the individuals out there who like to say, "Well, why don't they just get a job?" Some of these people have jobs, you idiot. Okay? But the cost of living is so high that some people can't afford to, you know, keep a roof over their head and put food on the table.”