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USDA Uncovers 186,000 SNAP Fraud Cases, Demands Reapplications

11/17/2025

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Brooke Rollins, head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said SNAP beneficiaries must reapply after a probe found 186,000 fraud cases in 29 Republican-led states.
She described the program as corrupt and cited arrests, saying, "These are the things that we’re uncovering."
Rollins noted a thorough investigation is needed despite a government shutdown, and that nearly 42 million Americans will receive full SNAP benefits, costing about $100 billion in 2024.

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Brooke Rollins, head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said SNAP beneficiaries must reapply after a probe found 186,000 fraud cases in 29 Republican-led states.
She described the program as corrupt and cited arrests, saying, "These are the things that we’re uncovering."
Rollins noted a thorough investigation is needed despite a government shutdown, and that nearly 42 million Americans will receive full SNAP benefits, costing about $100 billion in 2024.