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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang

Trump officials threaten to withhold Snap funds from Democratic-led states

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A Snap sign at a gas station in Riverwoods, Illinois. Photograph: Nam Y Huh/AP

The Trump administration has threatened to suspend Snap food assistance to several Democratic-led states unless they turn over recipient data to the federal government.

The agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, said on Tuesday that the USDA could begin blocking funds as early as next week if Democratic-led states continue to reject federal requests for Snap recipient data – information that includes immigration status and social security numbers.

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