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FarPoint

(14,275 posts)
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 01:01 PM Thursday

CRUELTY: the Trump Regime CUTS OFF FOOD STAMPS Starting November 1!

Elizabeth explains why this is so unrealistic; what the MAGA talking points of falsehoods will emerge and blame the democrats.....So much more...

Today, we're talking about the Trump regime's announcement that food stamps will be cut off starting in November, some thoughts on the Voting Rights case argued yesterday before SCOTUS, a Bolton grand jury is voting, Grijalva STILL isn't sworn in, and more.

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CRUELTY: the Trump Regime CUTS OFF FOOD STAMPS Starting November 1! (Original Post) FarPoint Thursday OP
This is somewhat misleading. synni Thursday #1
So, may I ask..... FarPoint Thursday #3
Varying benefit amounts: Average monthly benefits can vary significantly by state and household, with average per-person twodogsbarking Thursday #2
But we can find $20 billion to send to Argentina. sinkingfeeling Thursday #4

synni

(594 posts)
1. This is somewhat misleading.
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 01:49 PM
Thursday

The shutdown may impact the ability of states to issue SNAP benefits, if the shutdown drags on. The program is not being cut off.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/10/15/snap-benefits-government-shutdown/86708230007/

FarPoint

(14,275 posts)
3. So, may I ask.....
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 04:17 PM
Thursday

Did you have time to listen to the video? Elizabeth explains all this in the report.True, not 100% with some safety measures in place but indeed much will be reduced...or even eliminated.

twodogsbarking

(16,298 posts)
2. Varying benefit amounts: Average monthly benefits can vary significantly by state and household, with average per-person
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 02:28 PM
Thursday

benefits around $187 in FY 2025, based on cost-of-living adjustments. Forty One million people get benefits.

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