Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Allison GrinerDecember 3, 2025 at 03:41 AM

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The Trump administration, through Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, is threatening to withhold federal SNAP funds from 21 states and the District of Columbia. This action stems from a lawsuit against a USDA order demanding states surrender identifying information, such as Social Security numbers and addresses, of SNAP recipients. Rollins claims the data is needed to combat fraud and ensure benefits reach those who need them, alleging that the resisting states, primarily Democratic-leaning, are hindering these efforts. She stated that federal support for SNAP recipients in these states will be halted starting next week. The USDA maintains that the data transfer is necessary to protect taxpayer money and improve program integrity.

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 50% United States ×260% Donald Trump 70% Brooke Rollins ×280%

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