Press Release  Governor Healey Responds to President Trump’s Threat to Punish States for Feeding Americans

Boston — Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s attempt to claw back SNAP benefits that states already sent to American families in accordance with guidance from the Trump Administration and a lower court ruling. 

“If President Trump wants to penalize states for preventing Americans from going hungry, we will see him in court. Massachusetts residents with funds on their cards should continue to spend it on food. These funds were processed in accordance with guidance we received from the Trump Administration and a lower court order, and they were processed before the Supreme Court order on Friday night. We will continue to work with Attorney General Campbell to make sure everyone gets the full benefits they are owed. President Trump should be focusing on reopening the government that he controls instead of repeatedly fighting to take away food from American families.” 

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