Trump says ready to maintain US food aid funding despite shutdown

As the US government shutdown enters its second month, President Donald Trump has pledged to ensure the continuation of food aid for millions of low-income Americans, despite the ongoing political impasse. In a detailed post on Truth Social, Trump acknowledged that government lawyers believe there is no legal authority to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after November 1. However, he emphasized that he has directed officials to explore legal avenues to maintain the program, stating, ‘I don’t want anyone to go hungry.’