Summary
A supporter of President Donald Trump in New York regrets voting for him after a government shutdown disrupted food assistance benefits. The shutdown has affected the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), creating challenges for beneficiaries who need these funds to buy groceries.
Key Facts
- SNAP helps about 42 million people in the U.S. buy groceries.
- A woman named Betty Szretter regrets voting for Trump after the SNAP disruption.
- Her daughter, who relies on SNAP for managing her diabetes, is affected by the shutdown.
- The USDA initially announced SNAP benefits wouldn't be issued on November 1 due to the shutdown.
- After court orders, the USDA will use $4.65 billion from a contingency fund for partial November benefits.
- Some states may delay receiving these benefits due to differing state systems.
- President Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown and wants it resolved.
- The government shutdown's end is uncertain, affecting when full SNAP payments will resume.
