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White House asks federal court to block order that it fully distribute November’s food stamp benefits
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Generate AI Image →In a principled stand for the rule of law and the separation of powers enshrined in our Constitution, the Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's order to distribute November's food stamp benefits in full despite the ongoing government shutdown. The administration argues that the court h...
In a principled stand for the rule of law and the separation of powers enshrined in our Constitution, the Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's order to distribute November's food stamp benefits in full despite the ongoing government shutdown. The administration argues that the court has overstepped its authority by attempting to dictate how the executive branch allocates funds during a lapse in appropriations.
While some states are rushing to hand out taxpayer dollars, the White House is taking a measured approach to ensure that any expenditures comply with the Constitution and statutory limits on government spending. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is just one of many federal programs affected by the partial shutdown resulting from Congressional Democrats' refusal to fund border security.
Fiscal conservatives have long advocated for reforms to the bloated and unsustainable SNAP program, which has ballooned to over $60 billion annually. The current impasse provides an opportunity to re-evaluate the scope and effectiveness of this massive welfare program. Rather than simply throwing more money at the problem, policymakers should explore free market alternatives that encourage work, self-reliance, and personal responsibility.
Ultimately, the best way to help struggling Americans put food on the table is through pro-growth economic policies that create jobs and raise wages. The Trump administration's deregulatory agenda and tax cuts have already unleashed an unprecedented era of prosperity, lifting millions out of poverty and off of food stamps. Continuing to unshackle the free market, not expanding government dependency, is the surest path to achieving the American Dream for all.
In the meantime, the administration is right to insist that any court-ordered SNAP payments be subject to the normal checks and balances of our constitutional system. No matter how well-intentioned, judicial overreach undermines our democracy and the rule of law. As the partial shutdown continues, both sides must come together to find a long-term solution that secures our borders, protects our citizens, and respects taxpayers.
While some states are rushing to hand out taxpayer dollars, the White House is taking a measured approach to ensure that any expenditures comply with the Constitution and statutory limits on government spending. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is just one of many federal programs affected by the partial shutdown resulting from Congressional Democrats' refusal to fund border security.
Fiscal conservatives have long advocated for reforms to the bloated and unsustainable SNAP program, which has ballooned to over $60 billion annually. The current impasse provides an opportunity to re-evaluate the scope and effectiveness of this massive welfare program. Rather than simply throwing more money at the problem, policymakers should explore free market alternatives that encourage work, self-reliance, and personal responsibility.
Ultimately, the best way to help struggling Americans put food on the table is through pro-growth economic policies that create jobs and raise wages. The Trump administration's deregulatory agenda and tax cuts have already unleashed an unprecedented era of prosperity, lifting millions out of poverty and off of food stamps. Continuing to unshackle the free market, not expanding government dependency, is the surest path to achieving the American Dream for all.
In the meantime, the administration is right to insist that any court-ordered SNAP payments be subject to the normal checks and balances of our constitutional system. No matter how well-intentioned, judicial overreach undermines our democracy and the rule of law. As the partial shutdown continues, both sides must come together to find a long-term solution that secures our borders, protects our citizens, and respects taxpayers.