Trump officials are reportedly considering banning the 41 million Americans who use SNAP benefits from purchasing “junk food”—and it’s sparked a heated debate on social media.
Trump administration officials have been called out after reportedly considering banning the 41 million Americans who use SNAP benefits from purchasing “junk food,” sparking a heated debate on social media.
Efforts to prohibit sugary drinks, candy, and similar items from the U.S. program that helps low-income families buy nutritious food have been attempted before but the administration has revived interest.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently confirmed Health and Human Services secretary, and Brooke Rollins, the new Department of Agriculture secretary, have both indicated support for removing these items from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Kennedy has been especially outspoken, urging the government to stop allowing the nearly $113 billion program, which serves about 42 million Americans, to cover the cost of “soda or processed foods.”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the recently confirmed Health and Human Services secretary, and Brooke Rollins, the new Department of Agriculture secretary, have both indicated support for removing these items from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Kennedy has been especially outspoken, urging the government to stop allowing the nearly $113 billion program, which serves about 42 million Americans, to cover the cost of “soda or processed foods.”
