Michael Che Slams SNAP Cuts and “Racist” Reactions Amid Government Shutdown
Michael Che isn’t laughing about the effects of the government shutdown — namely, the impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The Saturday Night Live cast member took to Instagram over the weekend to call out what he described as “a lotta racist videos celebrating (mostly black) families not being able to buy groceries.” His post arrived as SNAP benefits were halted Saturday — fallout from the ongoing shutdown despite a judge ruling the Trump administration must use emergency funds to keep payments going.
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“This snap freeze is really f**ked up,” Che wrote. “And I keep seeing a lotta racist videos celebrating (mostly black) families not being able to buy groceries.. there’s this weird idea that since some people have taken advantage of welfare benefits in the hood, NOBODY should receive help, at all..?”
Che went on to say the U.S. has “been built on greedy motherf**kers taking shortcuts and gaming the system to their benefit,” but it’s poor — especially Black — families who are “judged more severely” for doing the same.
The comedian then called for unity from a “divided” public: “I kno [sic] the whole hustle is to hate each other here so we can fight in the comments and up our engagements.. but lets draw the line at feeding the poor.”
“I grew up on free cheese and powdered milk and waiting for your friends to leave the store so they wont see me pay with stamps,” he added. “That sh*t aint as glamorous as it sounds. I promise.”
Che’s post also arrives months after major Hollywood stars — including Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon, and Kristin Chenoweth — signed an open letter protesting Trump’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill,” which aimed to slash SNAP and Medicaid funding.
Che will return to the Weekend Update desk tonight as Miles Teller hosts Saturday Night Live.
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