In Reply to: Trump take kids’ lunches posted by Dr.J on October 23, 2026 at 09:00:49
Here is what the evidence shows as of October 23, 2026:
About 2 million children: A report published October 22 by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says approximately 2 million children were among the 5.5 million people who lost SNAP assistance in the year after the 2025 law was enacted.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
At least 1.5 million children: A July 2026 report by The Washington Post, citing an analysis of state data, said the nationwide decline in children receiving SNAP was estimated to exceed 1.5 million.
The Washington Post
The cuts: The 2025 reconciliation law signed by President Trump is projected by the Congressional Budget Office to reduce federal SNAP spending by approximately $187 billion over a decade. It expanded work requirements, changed eligibility rules, and shifted more program costs to states.