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Trump Administration Targets SNAP Benefits in Democratic States

12/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold SNAP benefits from Democratic-controlled states unless they provide recipient information, including names and immigration status.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the move aims to curb fraud.
About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP, with an average monthly benefit of $190.
Democratic states filed lawsuits against the requirement.
The plan coincided with a federal shutdown that paused benefits, prompting some states to fund assistance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold SNAP benefits from Democratic-controlled states unless they provide recipient information, including names and immigration status.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the move aims to curb fraud.
About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP, with an average monthly benefit of $190.
Democratic states filed lawsuits against the requirement.
The plan coincided with a federal shutdown that paused benefits, prompting some states to fund assistance.