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Trump Warns Food Stamp Funding Shutdown Hits Democrats Hard

11/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said a lapse in food stamp funding would affect Democrats as the shutdown continued.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding was set to end during the shutdown, risking aid for 42 million people.
A federal judge ordered SNAP payments to continue, though delays were anticipated.
Data from 2023 show 73 of the top 100 SNAP districts were Democratic, while Republicans also represent many rural recipients.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said a lapse in food stamp funding would affect Democrats as the shutdown continued.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding was set to end during the shutdown, risking aid for 42 million people.
A federal judge ordered SNAP payments to continue, though delays were anticipated.
Data from 2023 show 73 of the top 100 SNAP districts were Democratic, while Republicans also represent many rural recipients.