Matt Maddock, a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, made several posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account on April 17, 2026. The posts covered topics including state welfare participation and social issues.
In one post, Maddock stated: “1 in 3.5 Michiganders are getting fooood stamps.” (April 17, 2026). This claim refers to the number of Michigan residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.
On the same day, Maddock also posted: “Feminism is a cruel trick.” (April 17, 2026).
Additionally, in response to an unspecified question or prompt, Maddock replied: “Easily.” (April 17, 2026).
Maddock’s statements reflect ongoing discussions about welfare programs and social movements in Michigan. As of recent years, Michigan has experienced higher-than-average SNAP participation rates compared to national figures. These rates often fluctuate with changes in economic conditions and policy decisions at both state and federal levels.
