Trump Announces SNAP Benefits Will Resume Only After Government Reopens

President Trump announced that SNAP food benefits will only be paid after the government shutdown ends, contradicting recent federal court rulings that require at least partial payments during shutdowns. The move affects 42 million Americans relying on SNAP, marking the first time shutdowns have disrupted this critical program. Despite increased spending and enrollment during Trump's administration and the COVID pandemic, recent years have seen a decline in SNAP expenditures and recipients, with the Biden administration updating the program to better reflect actual costs.