Summary
President Trump announced that food benefits from SNAP would be paid only after the government shutdown ends. This statement goes against court rulings that require the benefits to be paid even during a shutdown. SNAP supports 42 million Americans, including many children and older adults.
Key Facts
- President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social.
- Two federal courts previously ruled that SNAP benefits must still be paid even during a government shutdown.
- 42 million Americans depend on SNAP for food.
- Most people who rely on SNAP are children or adults over the age of 60.
- This is the first time a government shutdown has interrupted SNAP payments.
- President Trump criticized the previous administration for increasing SNAP payments.
