Summary
President Trump has criticized the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), saying it is being overused and needs reform. The program provides food assistance to low-income individuals and households, but President Trump believes spending on SNAP has increased too much. Critics note that SNAP has strict eligibility rules and that spending is actually lower than during the pandemic peak.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke about SNAP in an interview, saying it is being overused.
- SNAP is a program that gives food assistance to people with very low incomes.
- President Trump claimed SNAP spending increased significantly, but didn’t provide specifics.
- Eligibility for SNAP requires very low income (around 30% of the poverty line) and few assets.
- Most people on SNAP are in households with children, elderly, or disabled individuals.
- Spending on SNAP peaked at $128 billion in 2021 during the pandemic and has decreased since then.
- SNAP participation dropped after benefits during the pandemic lifted but remains steady now.
- Officials from the White House and USDA did not comment on the possibility of SNAP reform.
