Like Gingrich, many Americans believe that mandating able-bodied adults to work for benefits they are currently receiving is not beyond the limits of fairness. The former House Speaker then noted past instances of the positive benefits of putting Americans back to work.
Following work requirements for beneficiaries of food stamps, or other government-funded programs, the number of enrolled individuals decreased by 60% in 1996. Wages and income moreover increased by 25%. For these reasons and more, Gingrich and other conservatives have applauded President Trump’s moves to enact work mandates for recipients of food stamps.
Controversy Surrounding President Trump’s Welfare Reform Strategies
Like the majority of Trump administration reform plans, American’s perceptions and feedback greatly vary. In most cases, feedback is parallel with partisanship. For instance, liberals and Democrats are more likely to oppose President Trump’s policies, whereas conservatives and Republicans are more likely to support the reform practices of the current administration.
