Americans ‘dumbfounded by cruelty’ of Trump officials slashing Snap benefits

As the federal shutdown drags on, the Trump administration says SNAP enrollees will receive only half their usual benefits, despite a judge blocking a full suspension. In interviews with the Guardian, recipients from Wisconsin to West Virginia describe skipping milk, eggs, and fresh produce, choosing medicine over meals, and fearing the program’s dismantling. USDA argues funding has run out; experts and two dozen states persuaded a judge otherwise. An NBC News poll found 52% blame Trump and allies, 42% Democrats, for the shutdown that began October 1.

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