Trump Says Food Stamps To Get Re-Funded
Washington, D.C. — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday that the Trump administration is working to restart SNAP food benefits as early as this week — a major relief for millions of American families struggling under the Democrat-led government shutdown.
“There’s a process that has to be followed,” Bessent told CNN’s State of the Union. “President Trump wants to make sure that people get their food benefits.”
When asked if the program could restart by Wednesday, Bessent replied, “Could be.”
🇺🇸 Trump Puts Americans First — Again
President Donald Trump signaled Friday that he’s ready to act quickly once courts provide the proper legal pathway. A federal judge recently instructed the administration to explore emergency funding to cover Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments.
“Our legal team is reviewing whether we actually have the authority to use certain funds for SNAP,” President Trump shared on Truth Social. “Two different courts have issued opposite rulings, and we’re sorting it out. But let me be clear — I will not allow Americans to go hungry just because the Radical Democrats refuse to act responsibly and reopen our government.”
Trump’s statement struck a chord with many Americans who feel Democrats are playing politics with people’s livelihoods.
⚠️ USDA: Democrats Have Blocked SNAP Funding 13 Times
According to a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), federal food benefits have been halted because Senate Democrats refused to fund the program during the ongoing shutdown.
According to the USDA website, Senate Democrats have voted 13 separate times against providing funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The agency added bluntly, “The resources are gone — as of November 1, no new benefits will be issued.”
That announcement sent shockwaves through millions of homes relying on SNAP assistance — families already dealing with rising grocery costs, inflation, and economic strain brought on by Democrat policies.
💥 Democrat Gridlock Hurts Working Families
The current government shutdown, now entering its fifth week, highlights the deep divide between President Trump’s America First agenda and the Democrats’ endless obstruction.
At the heart of the standoff is the question of priorities: while Trump focuses on putting American families first, Democrats in Congress appear more interested in scoring political points.
Roughly 40 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits each month. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said around $5.25 billion remains in reserve for November — but the program requires $9.2 billion to be fully funded.
💪 Trump’s Leadership Stands Tall Amid Washington Chaos
While liberal politicians bicker and block progress, President Trump continues to fight for ordinary Americans — ensuring no family goes hungry during political gridlock.
“President Trump is doing what career politicians won’t — taking action for the people who need it most,” one senior administration source said.
With food benefits potentially restarting within days, the message from the Trump administration is clear: America comes first. Always.
