Summary
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced that tariff funds will be redirected to support the WIC nutrition program, which helps low-income women and children. This move comes after funds for WIC reportedly ran out during a government shutdown, which Leavitt attributed to Democratic actions.
Key Facts
- The White House is redirecting tariff funds to support the WIC program.
- WIC provides nutritional aid to low-income women and children.
- The funds reportedly ran out due to a government shutdown.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed Democrats for the shutdown.
- The use of Section 232 tariff funds was mentioned but details are not provided.
- It is unclear if the new funds will fully restore WIC services.
- The situation is ongoing, and more information is expected later.
