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Trump Suspends $129 Million Food-Stamp Funding Amid Fraud Claims

1/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a suspension of $129 million in Minnesota's federal food-stamp funding.
Officials cited ongoing fraud investigations, particularly involving the Somali-American community.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins criticized Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
The announcement coincided with a federal judge blocking a $10 billion funding freeze for social services.
The judge's ruling signals pushback against the administration's fraud claims and ongoing tensions over safety-net funding.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a suspension of $129 million in Minnesota's federal food-stamp funding.
Officials cited ongoing fraud investigations, particularly involving the Somali-American community.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins criticized Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
The announcement coincided with a federal judge blocking a $10 billion funding freeze for social services.
The judge's ruling signals pushback against the administration's fraud claims and ongoing tensions over safety-net funding.