Summary
The ongoing government shutdown might cause millions of Americans to lose access to SNAP, which provides food assistance. The Trump administration states it cannot use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, despite what some food aid groups believe.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown is still happening with no clear end.
- Millions of Americans may lose access to SNAP, a food assistance program.
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- Some food aid groups think the government must keep funding SNAP.
- The Trump administration says it can't use emergency funds for SNAP during the shutdown.
- Amna Nawaz spoke with Sharon Parrott about the situation.
