Scott Jennings Gets Democrat Rep To Admit He Favors Judges Forcing Trump Into Spending Cash Congress Never Approved
CNN’s Scott Jennings made Democratic Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina admit Monday he supported rulings by federal district judges ordering President Donald Trump to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
CNN’s Scott Jennings made Democratic Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina admit Monday he supported rulings by federal district judges ordering President Donald Trump to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the shutdown, despite the funds not being appropriated by Congress.
The Supreme Court allowed Trump to avoid using a contingency fund to provide SNAP benefits Friday, following decisions by federal district judges ordering Trump to spend the funds. After a brief exchange between Federalist reporter Brianna Lyman and Democratic activist Dylan Douglas, the son of Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennings homed in on Clyburn during a panel discussion on “CNN NewsNight.”
“Do you believe a judge — do you believe, as a member of Congress, a judge can compel the executive to spend money that you haven’t appropriated?” Jennings asked, with Clyburn responding, “Yes, I do. Yes, I do.”
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“Really?” a surprised Jennings asked, with Clyburn responding, “Yes.”
The Senate passed an amended version of a continuing resolution that fully funds the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs and legislative functions while keeping the rest of the government open through Jan. 30, 2026, on Monday.