Trump claim on SNAP impact meets nuance

President Trump said an imminent lapse in SNAP funding would hurt largely Democrats as the shutdown entered its second month, even as millions of recipients live in Republican states and districts. A federal judge ordered payments to continue during the shutdown, but delivery remains uncertain and Trump warned November benefits would be delayed. Available data show Democrats represent slightly more SNAP households, yet Republicans represent millions as well; rural counties that backed Trump rely heavily on the program. Experts noted no definitive research on recipients’ voting, but warned any cuts would hit Republican voters too.