Trumpâs Food Stamp Drama: Judges Serve Instant Justice!
On the grand stage of October 31, 2025âbecause what better day for a food fight?âtwo federal judges in Rhode Island decided theyâd had enough of the Trump administrationâs cliffhanger. With the government shutdown acting like a toddler refusing to share its snacks, one judge issued a temporary restraining order to block suspension of food stamps while the other waved a judicial magic wand ordering use of contingency funds to keep aid flowing. Enter US cities, non-profits, and a trade union, playing the unlikely heroes lobbying to keep millions fed. The Trump admin was basically told: put your policies on pause and pay up for groceries, pronto.
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Nothing says government shutdown like federal judges having to order the Trump team to keep feeding hungry Americansâbecause apparently stopping your own policies is harder than paying the grocery bill.
At this point, the Trump adminâs approach to food stamps is basically a bad sitcom: âWill they fund the programs, or wonât they?â Spoiler alertâjudges hit pause before snack time turns to snack tragedy.
Two judges, one shutdown, and an administration treating food aid like an optional DLC pack. Meanwhile, millions stare at their empty pantries wishing the judiciary had a snack button.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 10/31/2025 | Author: Lauren Gambino and agencies
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