Wilbur Ross CNBC Interview Transcript: ‘I Don’t Understand Why’ Furloughed Workers Are Using Food Banks

WASHINGTON — Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday afternoon defended his take on the financial challenges facing furloughed federal workers after saying earlier in the day that he did not “understand” why they might need help from homeless shelters and food banks.

Ross said in a second interview that his intention had been to make sure government workers were aware that loans could be an option as the shutdown continues.

“We’re aware, painfully aware, that there are hardships inflicted on the individual workers,” Ross said on Bloomberg. “All I was trying to do was make sure that they are aware that there are possible other things that can help somewhat mitigate their problems.”

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