Trump Administration Moves to Cut Food Stamps for 6.3 Million People
Leah Douglas, Reuters, November 10, 2026
The Trump administration on Tuesday moved to cut millions more Americans from the nation’s largest food assistance program, even as enrollment continues to fall from other administration cuts.
A proposed rule issued by the US Department of Agriculture would curb automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as food stamps, for households receiving cash aid under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.
Currently, households receiving TANF benefits qualify for SNAP without needing to meet federal income thresholds. TANF eligibility varies by state but is generally 130% to 200% of the federal poverty level. SNAP eligibility is generally 130% of the federal poverty level.
Under the USDA’s proposed change, nearly 18% of SNAP recipients, or about 6.3 million people, would lose benefits, according to an agency analysis included in the proposed rule.
The changes would make SNAP eligibility more standardized and “preserve benefits for the truly needy,” the rule said.
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