Summary
A federal judge in Rhode Island praised President Donald Trump for his quick response to a ruling about food assistance payments. The judge ordered that November SNAP benefits be distributed fully by November 3, 2023, or partly by November 5 due to a government shutdown affecting funds.
Key Facts
- A judge in Rhode Island credited President Trump for swiftly addressing a court order on SNAP benefits.
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps people buy food.
- The Department of Agriculture must ensure full November SNAP payments by November 3, 2023.
- If full payments are not possible, partial payments should be made by November 5, 2023.
- About 42 million Americans use SNAP benefits each month.
- The payments were affected because of a government shutdown.
- SNAP benefits are provided through electronic cards used for groceries.
