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Nurses Slam Trump Over SNAP Cuts Endangering Lives

10/30/2025

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The National Nurses United criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for cutting off SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
NNU President Mary Turner said the decision endangers lives and harms patients by making it harder to buy food and treat chronic diseases.
Minnesota's Attorney General joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing the SNAP suspension is unlawful.
If unresolved by November 1, over 440,000 Minnesotans will lose SNAP benefits.

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The National Nurses United criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for cutting off SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
NNU President Mary Turner said the decision endangers lives and harms patients by making it harder to buy food and treat chronic diseases.
Minnesota's Attorney General joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing the SNAP suspension is unlawful.
If unresolved by November 1, over 440,000 Minnesotans will lose SNAP benefits.