Trump's holding SNAP hostage

Trump is now threatening to withhold ALL SNAP aid

OUTRAGEOUS: Trump just threatened to claw back SNAP yet again from 42 million hungry Americans. Tell him to stop playing games with people's lives >> SIGN THE PETITION Pamela, On Friday night, Donald Trump and his wealthy friends held a lavish, invite-only Great Gatsby-themed party – feasting, drinking, and dancing at his Mar-A-Lago resort. [1] The next morning, millions of Americans woke up to empty fridges – wondering how they'd afford to eat after Trump cut off their SNAP benefits. Trump's government shutdown – now the longest in U.S. history [2] – has put 42 million children, veterans, seniors, and others at risk of not having enough to eat. [3] But instead of fixing it, Trump chose to celebrate while families go hungry. And just today, after first promising he'd go along with a court's order to use emergency USDA funding for this genuine emergency – he's back on Truth Social threatening to withhold ALL SNAP aid for hungry Americans until Congress caves on the shutdown he started. [4] Families in need shouldn't have to keep up with the President's unhinged social media rants to know where their next meal is coming from. And treating hungry children like a bargaining chip is unforgivable. ADD YOUR NAME: Tell Trump to fully fund SNAP now and treat our fellow Americans going hungry like the emergency it is >> SIGN THE PETITION Trump's political games have already done permanent damage. Every delay means more children going to bed hungry, more veterans skipping meals, and more seniors wondering how they'll get through the week. And here's the truth: it's not because there's no money. Federal courts have ordered Trump to fund SNAP with the $5 billion the USDA has in reserves. And a federal judge also ruled that the president can redirect other funds to cover SNAP – but Trump refuses to. [5] There's always enough money when it suits Trump and his friends. Trump is demanding $230 million from taxpayers to cover his own legal scandals. [6] He found $40 billion to bail out Argentina's far-right government. [7] And he handed the top 1% a $1 trillion tax cut. [8] But when it comes to feeding the working families who keep our country running? Suddenly, the cash runs out. Speak out now: Tell Trump to quit playing games with SNAP funding and stop putting politics before Americans' lives. Thanks for all you do, The team at Common Cause P.S. When those in power cut our care, we take care of each other. Join the No Kings Alliance to donate, volunteer at your local food bank, or host a give-back drive in your community: https://www.nokings.org/alliance P.P.S. If you're heading to the polls this Election Day, keep our Election Protection Hotline handy! Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer if you have any questions. [1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/03/longest-government-shutdown-history/87062594007/ [2] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/03/congress-longest-shutdown-record-00632927 [3] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/01/millions-lose-food-aid-snap-trump-shutdown-00632404 [4] https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5588300-trump-withholding-snap-funding-shutdown/ [5] https://www.npr.org/2025/11/03/nx-s1-5596121/snap-food-benefits-trump-government-shutdown [6] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/us/politics/trump-justice-department-compensation.html [7] https://www.commondreams.org/news/40-billion-bailout-argentina [8] https://itep.org/top-1-to-receive-1-trillion-tax-cut-from-trump-megabill-over-next-decade/ Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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