RFK Jr. Aims to Remove Soda from Food Stamp Eligibility

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00:00RFK Jr. aims to remove soda from food stamp eligibility.

00:05Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants states to ban soda purchases through SNAP,

00:09facing industry, anti-hunger advocates, and federal entity backlash.

00:18RFK Jr. urged governors to ban soda purchases with SNAP,

00:22praising Governor Morrissey for seeking USDA waiver to prioritize nutritious foods.

00:30RFK Jr. urged governors to request USDA waivers to ban soda from SNAP.

00:37Praising West Virginia, Agriculture Secretary Rollins supports this initiative.

00:45USDA questions RFK Jr.'s approach citing concerns about feasibility.

00:50Tensions arise between HHS and USDA.

00:53Rawlins highlighted sugary drinks as top food stamp purchases in impoverished areas,

01:02citing obesity concerns alongside RFK Jr.

01:08The ABA strongly opposes RFK Jr.'s proposal denying soda causes obesity

01:14and criticizing industry-targeted campaigns.

01:21Federal approval for RFK Jr.'s proposal is uncertain,

01:25despite state support and USDA's conditional encouragement.

01:32RFK Jr.'s campaign to ban soda from SNAP

01:35gains some governor support but faces backlash from industry advocates and policymakers.

01:41RFK Jr. claims his proposal improves public health,

01:49but critics argue it stigmatizes low-income communities

01:52without addressing systemic food issues.

01:54RFK Jr. claims his proposal improves public health,

01:55but critics argue it stigmatizes low-income communities

01:56without addressing systemic food issues.