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Trump Administration Targets SNAP Fraud Amid Privacy Concerns

12/15/2025

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The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to combat fraud in SNAP, linking the issue to organized crime.
Officials have asked states to provide personal data on SNAP recipients, drawing privacy concerns from Democratic-led states.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates fraud and errors cost SNAP $9 billion annually.
Critics say the figure underrepresents the problem.
Experts cite a 2021 report showing 1.6% of benefits were stolen.

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Story summary

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to combat fraud in SNAP, linking the issue to organized crime.
Officials have asked states to provide personal data on SNAP recipients, drawing privacy concerns from Democratic-led states.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates fraud and errors cost SNAP $9 billion annually.
Critics say the figure underrepresents the problem.
Experts cite a 2021 report showing 1.6% of benefits were stolen.