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Trump official under fire for ‘insane’ SNAP fraudster Halloween costume

The Independent·Brendan Rascius·9 days ago
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins faced backlash over a social media post depicting a welfare “fraudster” Halloween costume that critics called racist.

Rollins shared the image on X on Saturday afternoon. Styled as a Spirit Halloween costume kit, it bore the label “SNAP fraudster,” a reference to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program .

The image featured a Black man wearing jewelry and standing in front of stacks of cash. The listed costume accessories included fake grills, an EBT card and handcuffs.

“Some costumes come with a price tag,” Rollins wrote. “This one comes with a prison sentence. To anyone stealing from American taxpayers: The tricks are over. The treats are running out. Happy Halloween!”

The post drew more than two million views and thousands of comments.…

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