Judge Orders USDA to Make Full SNAP Payments, Calls Trump’s Post Admission of ‘Intent to Defy’ Court Order

Sarah Rumpf Nov 6th, 2025, 5:54 pm

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A federal judge smacked down the Trump administration Thursday for refusing to pay food stamp benefits, calling a Truth Social post by President Donald Trump an admission of “intent to defy the court order” and requiring the USDA to make payments in full by Friday.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, commonly referred to as food stamps, is among many government programs affected by the ongoing shutdown, and has been one of the most contentious issues as Republicans and Democrats spar over how to move forward.

Because Congress has not yet passed its regular appropriations bill for Fiscal Y

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