Democratic Attorneys General, Governors Sue Trump Admin Over SNAP Benefits Suspension

Democratic Attorneys General, Governors Sue Trump Admin Over SNAP Benefits Suspension
Above: Brooke Rollins, U.S. secretary of agriculture, speaks in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 4, 2025. Image copyright: Eric Lee/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

Republican narrative

These Democrat-run states are suing to protect massive fraud in SNAP benefits, blocking Trump's common-sense requirement to verify that recipients are actually legal residents. These blue states demand endless federal cash while actively obstructing basic oversight that would ensure only eligible Americans receive food aid.

Democratic narrative

The Trump administration is cruelly denying food to 22 million households by refusing to use available contingency funds during the government shutdown. The administration found money for troops and border patrol but claims it can't feed hungry families, creating a manufactured crisis that will force millions to food banks.


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