Tweetstorm Impressively Refutes Trump “Meals On Wheels” Claim

In response to the claim from Trump lackey and Office of Management and Budget director Mick Mulvaney’s claim that “Meals On Wheels” did not produce “results” (like people not dying from hunger is not a result), and that cutting its funding was “compassionate,” health services researcher Aaron E. Carroll launched an epic Tweetstorm. The following are his tweets and the links to the research which shows, quite impressively, that Meals On Wheels is a very worthwhile way to spend American Tax dollars.

PREPARE FOR A F*$@ING TWEETSTORM OF RESULTS https://t.co/rqDhNx6tb9

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's a RCT that shows that Meals on Wheels reduced loneliness scores: https://t.co/uOiwU5laQh

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's an RCT showing that Meals on Wheels may reduce the risk of falls in elderly people: https://t.co/P058iExoLo

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's a pilot study that shows that Meals on Wheels may have improved medication adherence rates:https://t.co/JvMo1LAO37

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's a F@$&ing systematic review of FIFTY-FOUR articles showing that Meals on Wheels improves nutritional status: https://t.co/jBAcloNYQA

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's a pilot study showing that Meals on Wheels improves nutrition, diet, well being, loneliness,& food security: https://t.co/CHs9d33nu2

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's a study showing Meals on Wheels supports transitions from hospital to home: https://t.co/zvNyYi8AzP

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's ANOTHER GODDAMN SYSTEMATIC REVIEW showing that Meals on Wheels calling for more research, but also w/results: https://t.co/fCUR1ATS8Q

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here's an analysis of Meals on Wheels (and other programs) showing who they serve and how they're funded: https://t.co/kMV3Wu70HE

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

And get this – everything I just tweeted? All of it? IS JUST THE STUFF FROM 2015, 2016, AND 2017.

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

So don't tell me there's no "results". Especially when so much of what we fund and pay for has LITERALLY NO RESULTS.

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

Here endeth the storm. DO NOT MAKE ME GO INTO 2014 AND EARLIER!!!!

— Aaron E. Carroll (@aaronecarroll) March 16, 2017

As Trump and conservatives gut many of the things that actually do make America great, and some would argue somewhat Christian, we need to applaud people like Mr. Carroll who do the work and expose the lies and deception being used to harm Americans. Our seniors, women, the disabled, minorities, the poor and middle class are all targeted in an effort to funnel more money to the top. Pass this information along and stop them with facts.

And maybe visit the Meals On Wheels site and see the work they do and how you can help.

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