pork barreling
/pɔrk ˈbærəlɪŋ/
noun
- The practice of a politician using government funds to benefit their own local district or supporters, often to gain votes.
- The senator was accused of pork-barreling when he secured millions for a bridge in his hometown.
- Critics say pork-barreling wastes taxpayer money on unnecessary projects.
- Pork-barreling is common during election years as politicians try to win favor.
adjective
- Relating to or involving the practice of using government funds for local projects to gain political support.
- The pork-barreling bill included funding for a new sports stadium.
- The newspaper exposed several pork-barreling deals in the state budget.
- Many voters are tired of pork-barreling politics.