Commentary · State Government For Subscribers Deaton: My Childhood Depended on SNAP; Today’s Fraud is a Betrayal to Both Taxpayers and Every Kid Like Me Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton says SNAP fraud betrays taxpayers and vulnerable children, calls for legislative audit and transparency. By John Deaton February 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · 2 min read read Advertisement Photo by Nico Smit / Unsplash Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton says SNAP fraud betrays taxpayers and vulnerable children, calls for legislative audit and transparency. Advertisement Read Next Massachusetts Commissioner Complains About High Healthcare Costs After Approving 10.4% Insurance Rate Hike Massachusetts Senate Could Take Up Bill Allowing Abortions Past 24 Weeks for Any Reason This Week Massachusetts Bill Would Let Muslim Commission Recommend People for Government Jobs Massachusetts Senate Rejects Data Center Moratorium Proposal
