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Trump Cancels Food Security Report Amid Rising Hunger Crisis

10/27/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump canceled the USDA's annual Household Food Security Report, obscuring the hunger crisis.
The decision comes as SNAP benefits run low and food prices rise, risking support for Rubem DaSilva, 79.
The report tracked food insecurity by age and disability and informed nutrition funding.
With nearly 13 million older Americans affected, the data gap could hinder policymakers and require collaboration from nonprofits and local governments.

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U.S. President Donald Trump canceled the USDA's annual Household Food Security Report, obscuring the hunger crisis.
The decision comes as SNAP benefits run low and food prices rise, risking support for Rubem DaSilva, 79.
The report tracked food insecurity by age and disability and informed nutrition funding.
With nearly 13 million older Americans affected, the data gap could hinder policymakers and require collaboration from nonprofits and local governments.