Trump Tries Starving SNAP, Judge Orders Feeding Frenzy

In a binge-worthy legal drama, Trump requested the courts block a ruling forcing his USDA to pay full SNAP benefits by Nov 7 — and got slammed with a big fat denial Friday. Judge John McConnell Jr., apparently the opposite of a patience guru, ordered full payments ASAP. Meanwhile, USDA’s half-baked plan to partially fund November SNAP was about as reliable as a dial-up modem, promising recipients roughly 65% of benefits but admitting earlier estimates were 'filled with errors.' USDA even warned food stamp rollouts could stretch from 'a few weeks to several months,' fueling snackers' anxiety nationwide.

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Source: Axios | Published: 11/7/2025 | Author: Julianna Bragg