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Vance Slams Court Ruling on SNAP Funding Amid Shutdown

11/8/2025

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Vice President JD Vance criticized a federal court ruling that requires the Trump administration to fully fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the government shutdown.
Vance called the ruling "absurd," asserting that a federal judge should not control spending during a shutdown.
The Justice Department is appealing the ruling, which impacts SNAP payments for about 42 million Americans.
The Trump administration intended to halt these payments, but lawsuits have arisen to ensure benefits continue.
As of November 7, it is unclear when funds will be distributed to recipients, including 1.45 million in Ohio.

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Vice President JD Vance criticized a federal court ruling that requires the Trump administration to fully fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the government shutdown.
Vance called the ruling "absurd," asserting that a federal judge should not control spending during a shutdown.
The Justice Department is appealing the ruling, which impacts SNAP payments for about 42 million Americans.
The Trump administration intended to halt these payments, but lawsuits have arisen to ensure benefits continue.
As of November 7, it is unclear when funds will be distributed to recipients, including 1.45 million in Ohio.