Trump Vows to ‘fund Snap as Soon as Possible’ if Court Allows, Blasts Democrats Over Shutdown Delay

Background of the Government Shutdown

The current government shutdown began amid ongoing negotiations over spending bills. President Donald Trump has accused Democrats of prolonging the shutdown for political leverage, while Democrats argue that the White House could reopen the government by signing a short-term spending bill already passed in the Senate.

President’s Statement on SNAP Funding

In a statement posted to Truth Social, President Trump emphasized his administration’s request for federal courts to clarify whether it can legally release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments. The president wrote, “Our Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay SNAP with certain monies we have available, and now two Courts have issued conflicting opinions on what we can and cannot do.”

He continued, “I do NOT want Americans to go hungry just because the Radical Democrats refuse to do the right thing and REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT.” Trump urged food stamp recipients to contact Senate Democrats, saying, “If you use SNAP benefits, call the Senate Democrats, and tell them to reopen the Government, NOW!”

Reactions from Political Figures and Organizations

Shannon Bream, a ‘Fox News Sunday’ anchor, joined ‘America Reports’ to discuss recent developments in the shutdown fight. She mentioned that Schumer and other Democratic senators have been criticized for their stance on funding SNAP during the government shutdown.

Impact of Shutdown on SNAP Recipients

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides aid to approximately 42 million Americans each month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA has not publicly confirmed whether benefits will be issued if courts do not provide new guidance by the scheduled November 1 payment date.

President Trump referenced his previous actions to protect military and law enforcement paychecks during the standoff, calling it his duty to “ensure Americans don’t go hungry.” He added, “The Democrats should quit this charade where they hurt people for their own political reasons, and immediately REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT.”

Future Implications

The outcome of legal challenges could significantly impact the ongoing government shutdown. If courts do not provide clear guidance, it may prolong the shutdown or lead to further political stalemate. The situation remains fluid as no court filings related to SNAP funding had been publicly docketed by October 31, 2025.