14 States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts

The Trump administration faces a lawsuit from DC over a new rule tightening work requirements for SNAP benefits. The rule raises the unemployment rate threshold for waivers from 2.5% to 6%, affecting nearly 700,000 Americans. Critics argue it will cut essential food assistance and harm state economies, while the USDA claims it will save $5.5 billion over five years.

What is the main focus of the new rule introduced by the Trump administration regarding SNAP?

• To expand eligibility for food stamps

• To reduce the age limit for SNAP recipients

• To tighten work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents

• To increase the amount of food stamps given

What change does the new rule make to the unemployment rate threshold for waivers?

• It eliminates the rate requirement

• It keeps the rate at 2.5%

• It raises the rate to 6%

• It lowers the rate to 1.5%

According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, what is the intended outcome of the new SNAP rule?

• To increase food assistance

• To provide more waivers to states

• To reduce government spending on SNAP

• To promote self-sufficiency and employment

What is one of the main arguments against the new SNAP rule in the lawsuit?

• It will decrease the unemployment rate

• It will have no impact on state economies

• It will result in the termination of essential food assistance

• It will increase food assistance

How many Americans are estimated to be impacted by the new SNAP rule?

• 500,000

• 200,000

• 1 million

• 700,000