The White House has confirmed it will make some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments following President Trump’s earlier threat to withhold benefits despite a court order requiring partial payments. The administration’s decision comes after the president suggested he would defy the court’s mandate.
The court order, which was issued earlier in the day, mandated that the administration provide partial SNAP benefits to eligible recipients. The White House’s statement clarified that it will comply with the court’s directive, ensuring that some payments will be, as required.
A bakery accepting food stamps in Chicago on Sunday highlights the ongoing reliance of many families on SNAP benefits for daily sustenance. The administration’s move to partially fulfill the court’s order underscores the broader implications of such decisions on the welfare of low-income households.