Donald Trump's anti-fraud campaign targeting the US food stamp system is facing a credibility test after officials in Ohio and Georgia, both Republican-led states, challenged the findings released recently that suggested widespread abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The campaign has been driven by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who has repeatedly warned of large-scale misuse within SNAP, including claims, not independently verified, that some recipients were living lavish lifestyles.
