Statement·other·said 2025-10-29
“Trump's own USDA confirmed in writing that contingency funds — about $6 billion in emergency reserves — were available to fund SNAP participant benefits.”
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True
2025-10-31Reasoning
FactCheck.org verified USDA's September 30 lapse plan stated contingency funds "are also available to fund participant benefits in the event that a lapse occurs." The document was later removed from USDA's site but archived.
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