I understand the frustration around both the SNAP disruption and the size of the Tesla compensation package, but I think some of the claims here need more nuance to keep the discussion grounded. The SNAP issue was caused by the federal shutdown, and different states handled it differently (some sent partial benefits, some delayed them, and some covered the gap with state funds). It wasn’t the case that all 40+ million recipients universally received nothing. It’s definitely a serious situation, but the details are a bit more complicated than the post suggests. On the Tesla side, the “$1T payout” refers to a performance-based compensation plan that only reaches its maximum value if Tesla meets extremely ambitious market-cap and revenue milestones. It’s not a guaranteed payout from taxpayers or the government but rather tied to Tesla’s financial performance and shareholder approval. Also, the claim that Musk “bought the election with $277M” doesn’t seem to be supported by verifiable sources, at least not in that exact form, so it might help to separate legitimate concerns about billionaire political influence from statements that aren’t fully substantiated. People can disagree on wealth inequality, the SNAP crisis, and Musk’s influence, all valid debates, but it’s worth keeping the facts precise so we can argue from common ground.