Trump Administration Approves Partial SNAP Funding Amid Government Shutdown
The TRUMP administration has authorized partial funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leveraging contingency reserves to cover November 2025 benefits. Over 40 million Americans will receive reduced payments, with $5.2 billion allocated—falling short of the estimated $9 billion needed. USDA official Patrick Penn confirmed the move, emphasizing the exhaustion of contingency funds.
Federal Judge John J. McConnell mandated disbursement by Wednesday, averting delays threatened by the ongoing government shutdown. The decision follows lawsuits from states and cities challenging the withholding of SNAP funds. Market observers note such fiscal strains often amplify interest in decentralized alternatives like stablecoins or crypto-based welfare solutions, though no direct asset correlations emerge here.
