Summary
President Donald Trump's administration warned 22 states, mostly led by Democrats, that they might lose federal funds for running the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if they do not share information about program recipients. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants data to help prevent fraud but faces opposition from these states over privacy concerns. The federal government covers the cost of SNAP benefits, while states help manage the program.
Key Facts
- President Trump's administration warns 22 states they may lose federal SNAP funding.
- The USDA asked for information on SNAP recipients, including names and immigration status.
- The stated goal is to prevent fraud within the SNAP program.
- The USDA threatened to stop administrative funds if states do not comply.
- About 42 million Americans use SNAP benefits to purchase groceries.
- The federal government pays the full cost of SNAP benefits, while states help with program administration.
- Some states, like California and New York, have sued to prevent sharing this data, citing privacy concerns.
- 28 states have complied and shared the requested data with the USDA.
