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International Business Times
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Trump Admin Threatens to Starve Citizens By Cutting Food Stamp Funding in Democratic States Over Data Dispute

The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Democratic-led states by threatening to withhold federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme (SNAP), a move that could destabilise the food security network for millions of Americans.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will block administrative funds starting next week for 22 states that have refused to hand over detailed recipient data, including immigration status.

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