There is no end to the evil that we’re all personally witnessing during the government shutdown. From President Trump saying he won’t release SNAP funds, to churches turning away those in need, we’ve seen it all. But now a new type of tragedy is hitting people who already have so much on their plates. A North Carolina woman explains that people are starting to get evicted because they can’t pay their rent during the shutdown.
According to Jaylah (@jaylahiman_) on TikTok, evictions are starting to happen, and people are losing their homes. This applies to everybody, but especially federal workers who aren’t being paid in the midst of the shutdown. If they aren’t getting paid, how are they going to afford their rent? Jaylah explains, “Even if the workers were to start getting paid right now,” they still wouldn’t receive all the back pay immediately. For federal workers who don’t have anything saved aside, there’s just no feasible way to pay their bills. This includes rent: their one chance at shelter during these difficult times.
Jaylah goes on to say that being evicted will be a downfall many people never expected. It will ruin people’s credit and make it impossible for them to find another home easily. The fact that landlords are so quick to evict during a time when everybody is struggling says a lot. Organizations that could typically help people during this time are also struggling to keep up. So many agencies, like United Way and Catholic Charities, are saying that they’re out of funds.
One commenter truthfully stated, “Maybe we need to start the eviction process for our government.” Another person said, “Evicting people that can eventually pay only to leave the unit vacant because people can’t afford to lease the space with this shutdown is insanity.” It’s pure evil. With so many people struggling to heat their homes, pay for groceries, and now keep a roof over their heads, it really makes you question how long this will go on. Hopefully, the end of the shutdown is in sight, but what will it have cost so many individuals?
