Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps

The Trump administration issued a late-night directive demanding states to reverse actions providing full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties for non-compliance. This move added to the chaos surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown, leaving officials uncertain about its impact. The program, serving one in eight Americans, faced disruptions as President Trump and his aides refused to fully fund it. Despite a federal judge's order to fund SNAP fully, the Supreme Court temporarily paused the order, leaving the program in legal limbo. The Agriculture Department's guidance stated that states must only send files for partial benefits, cutting food stamp payments substantially. Critics argue that the administration's actions are cruel and illegal, as they demand food assistance be taken away from households that have already received it.