SNAP Benefit Cuts & Impact - Approximately 42 million individuals in the US are facing SNAP benefit cuts starting November 1st [1] - The Trump administration is allegedly refusing to use roughly $5 billion in SNAP contingency funds intended for emergencies [1][2][10] - Families are expressing concerns about food insecurity and difficult choices due to the potential loss of SNAP benefits [3][4][9] Political & Legislative Actions - Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for the use of emergency funds to prevent SNAP benefit cuts [5] - 26 attorneys general have reportedly gone to court to challenge the Trump administration's actions [13] - 11 Republicans in the Senate have reportedly supported legislation to extend the SNAP program [14] Healthcare Concerns - Approximately 20 million people may experience a doubling of their health insurance premiums [7] - Approximately 15 million people are at risk of losing their health insurance due to cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act [8]
‘Unspeakable’: Bernie SLAMS Trump over ‘hungry children' as SNAP clock ticks
MSNBC·2025-10-30 01:12