President Trump on Friday indicated he would fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) if given “the appropriate legal direction.” This statement came after a federal judge ordered officials to spend an emergency fund allocated for the program.
SNAP benefits are set to lapse on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, Trump administration officials have remained adamant in their stance regarding the funding and management of the program during this period.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5584184-trump-snap-benefits-government-shutdown/