A federal judge in Rhode Island, John J. McConnell Jr., praised former President Donald Trump for acting quickly to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding during the recent government shutdown. In a written order, McConnell noted that Trump’s decision helped ensure millions of Americans did not lose access to food assistance while political negotiations in Washington remained stalled. SNAP, which supports roughly 42 million low-income individuals, was at risk of suspension after Congress failed to pass a temporary funding measure. Judge McConnell directed the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to distribute full benefits by early November, citing emergency contingency funds...
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