Trump proposes new SNAP eligibility regulations
The Trump administration has proposed new restrictions on the nation’s largest food assistance program that could leave millions more Americans without benefits.
The proposal would eliminate automatic eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, for households already receiving another form of government assistance.
An estimated 6.3 million people could be affected, on top of more than 5 million people who have already lost benefits following a tax law enacted last year.
Supporters argue the changes would reduce government spending on assistance programs. Critics warn they would make it harder for struggling families to put food on the table.
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