Summary
The Trump administration announced that during the government shutdown, it would offer half of the usual food stamp benefits. This decision comes after a court order, and it has implications for those receiving SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration will give half of the normal food stamp benefits.
- This decision is due to a court order.
- The government shutdown is affecting the distribution of SNAP benefits.
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- Amna Nawaz discussed the impact of this decision with Cindy Long.
- Cindy Long is a former deputy undersecretary of the USDA's SNAP program.
