Trump says SNAP food stamp benefits won't be paid until shutdown ends, sparking confusion
Government Shutdown,Donald Trump,Trump Administration,Food Stamps,Food Aid
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President Trump said Tuesday that federal food benefits provided through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will go out only when Democrats vote to end the ongoing government shutdown.
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