White House Plans Partial SNAP Funding Amid Shutdown Tensions
TL;DR
President Trump announced that SNAP benefits would only be funded if Democrats reopen the government, despite a court order to fund them, amid a government shutdown that has led to delays and chaos, with voters rejecting Trump and his policies in recent elections.
- November 4, 2025 (Tuesday) Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson
- Trump Live Updates: White House Says It Will Make Some SNAP Payments as Government Shutdown Nears Record The New York Times
- How To Find Food — Or Help Neighbors In Need — While SNAP Is Paused Block Club Chicago
- White House says it will partially fund SNAP benefits after Trump threatens to withhold them until shutdown ends CNN
- Trump suggests U.S. won't pay any SNAP benefits during shutdown, contradicting court filing CNBC
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