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Trump Tax Bill Cuts 1.2 Million Children From SNAP

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 3:32 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax bill caused over 1.2 million children to lose SNAP benefits from July 2025 to 2026.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says the loss may exceed 1.5 million children.
Children represented 43% of the SNAP decline, about 1.2 million fewer participants.
CBPP data from 25 states shows children comprised 28%-77% of disenrollments.
Experts say the drop is unlikely due to need, as unemployment and wages have not improved.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax bill caused over 1.2 million children to lose SNAP benefits from July 2025 to 2026.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says the loss may exceed 1.5 million children.
Children represented 43% of the SNAP decline, about 1.2 million fewer participants.
CBPP data from 25 states shows children comprised 28%-77% of disenrollments.
Experts say the drop is unlikely due to need, as unemployment and wages have not improved.