BREAKING: Trump says SNAP benefits 'will be given only' when government reopens

Government Shutdown & SNAP Funding - President Trump stated on Truth Social that he would fund the SNAP food assistance program, which supports 42 million Americans, only after Democrats reopen the government [1] - A judge has issued an order regarding the funding of SNAP benefits, and the USDA was directed to either fully fund SNAP by a specific date or partially fund it by another [2] - The Trump administration officials indicated that it could take weeks or months to distribute the SNAP money, citing logistical challenges [3] - Plaintiffs in lawsuits have alleged that the USDA has not complied with the judge's order regarding SNAP funding [2][4] Legal & Political Implications - The President's statement on SNAP funding coincides with election day [5] - The legal debate centers on whether the government can delay SNAP payments due to logistical issues related to the government shutdown [4] - The judge's order was unambiguous, requiring full or partial payment of SNAP benefits by specific deadlines [4]