BREAKING: Trump caves, says he will provide SNAP benefits with proper guidance

SNAP Funding Controversy - The Trump administration initially hesitated to fund SNAP food benefits, citing a lack of legal authority, despite having a contingency fund of approximately $6 billion USD allocated by Congress under the USDA [1][2][3] - SNAP funding costs between $8 billion and $9 billion USD per month, meaning the existing $6 billion USD fund could only cover a couple of weeks [3] - A federal judge mandated the administration to provide the funding, effectively providing the legal authority they claimed to lack [4] - The President then stated his willingness to provide the funding, attributing the change to public pressure [4] Political Implications - The administration's shifting stance on SNAP funding is viewed as a response to public backlash and potential impact on the President's approval ratings and political goals [4][7][8] - The reference to needing court clarification is seen as a convenient "off-ramp" or excuse for the administration's change of position [6] - The President's concern is perceived to be more about the impact on his "numbers" and agenda than genuine concern for Americans [7]