Hundreds of Thousands in Key Swing State Lose SNAP Thanks to Trump
More than 4.5 million Americans have lost federal food assistance since the passage of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The bill made the most significant cuts in SNAP history, expanding work requirements for homeless people, veterans, and able-bodied adults up to age 65, ending eligibility for many lawful immigrants, and requiring states with high error rates to pay more benefit costs. Arizona has been hit particularly hard, with over 440,000 residents dropped from SNAP in less than a year—a decline of more than 50 percent. The cuts have led to increased food insecurity, with Arizonans reporting skipped meals and missed rent payments. Monthly visits to food banks in the state have exceeded SNAP enrollment for the first time. Federal officials have praised Arizona for leading the way in cutting 'waste, fraud and abuse.' The CBPP warns the harms will grow as states fully implement restrictions.
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