Summary
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins stated that the government is failing Americans due to a pause in SNAP benefits, which help low-income families buy food. The pause is related to the ongoing government shutdown, and House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democrats for the situation.
Key Facts
- SNAP benefits are temporarily paused as the government shutdown continues.
- Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture, spoke about the impact on families relying on these benefits.
- Rollins said the government is failing to support affected families.
- SNAP benefits provide an average of $187 a month to help families buy food.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democrats for the government shutdown during the press conference.
- Newsweek asked the USDA for comments regarding the situation.
