UNDERNEWS: Trump regime requires SNAP applicants to reapply because of false claims by less than 1%

November 20, 2025

Trump regime requires SNAP applicants to reapply because of false claims by less than 1%

Horizon Post - Trump administration’s new policy demands all SNAP recipients reapply after finding 186,000 deceased individuals still receiving benefits, triggering debates on oversight and fraud prevention.

Critics argue the fraud scale is exaggerated, complicating the reapplication process.
Potential disruption for millions of low-income Americans relying on SNAP benefits.
Legal challenges arise as states face increased administrative burdens.

In November 2025, the Trump administration, led by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, announced a sweeping crackdown on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud. The administration cited an alarming statistic: 186,000 deceased individuals were still listed as receiving benefits. This unprecedented move requires nearly 42 million Americans to reapply for their food assistance benefits.

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