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40 Million At Risk as SNAP Faces Shutdown Disruption

11/4/2025

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SNAP funding faces disruption from a prolonged government shutdown, affecting more than 40 million Americans.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Trump administration, under U.S. President Donald Trump, prioritizes reforms to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving benefits.
The Trump administration has removed nearly 700,000 individuals from SNAP since it took office, citing misuse.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced SNAP funding may resume soon, pending legal and procedural clarifications.

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SNAP funding faces disruption from a prolonged government shutdown, affecting more than 40 million Americans.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Trump administration, under U.S. President Donald Trump, prioritizes reforms to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving benefits.
The Trump administration has removed nearly 700,000 individuals from SNAP since it took office, citing misuse.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced SNAP funding may resume soon, pending legal and procedural clarifications.