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