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Trump's SNAP Cuts Threaten Millions in Michigan Benefits

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to let SNAP benefits lapse this November.
The plan would affect about 1.4 million Michigan residents.
Critics say the move is illegal and unnecessary because contingency funds exist to sustain benefits during a government shutdown.
More than 9,000 retailers could lose nearly $2 billion in annual benefits.
The decision would worsen hardships from prior SNAP and Medicaid cuts and would affect health care access.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to let SNAP benefits lapse this November.
The plan would affect about 1.4 million Michigan residents.
Critics say the move is illegal and unnecessary because contingency funds exist to sustain benefits during a government shutdown.
More than 9,000 retailers could lose nearly $2 billion in annual benefits.
The decision would worsen hardships from prior SNAP and Medicaid cuts and would affect health care access.