# If they can spend $3 trillion on tax cuts for rich people, they can afford to feed hungry kids

> 16 million children are about to go hungry in the wealthiest country on earth. Where did all the money go? The Trump tax cuts delivered $3 trillion to the richest Americans.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 16, 2026  
**Tags:** Billionaire Class, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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16 million children are about to go hungry in the wealthiest country on earth. Where did all the money go? The Trump tax cuts delivered $3 trillion to the richest Americans.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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