Summary
The Trump administration announced it will not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits in November. This decision affects nearly 42 million Americans who rely on this assistance.
Key Facts
- Nearly 42 million Americans use SNAP benefits.
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps low-income individuals buy food.
- The decision affects about 1 in 8 Americans.
- The Trump administration chose not to use a contingency fund to cover SNAP benefits in November.
- This could happen because of a government shutdown.
- The period involved is specifically in November.
