Trump Administration Withholds Funds from Democrat-Led States

Trump Administration Withholds Federal Funds from Democrat-Led States Over SNAP Data RequestThe Trump administration plans to withhold federal agriculture funding from states led by Democrats, as they refuse to provide detailed information about individuals receiving food assistance. The Agriculture Department aims to combat fraud and safeguard taxpayer money within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Twenty-one Democrat-led states have declined the request, while twenty-nine Republican-led states have complied. The administration will begin withholding funds starting next week, potentially impacting administrative funds used to operate the SNAP program. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.