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Sec. Rollins Says Kicking 700K Kids off Nutrition Assistance is "GOOD NEWS?!"

Published June 4, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:36

That number is going to be in the millions. Let me say that again. 700,000 kids plus have lost their food assistance. That's not good news. Hunger is getting worse in this country. And by the way, the average SNAP benefit is only about $2 per person per meal. You can't even afford to buy your Dunkin Coffee with the average SNAP benefit right now. (01:36–01:39)

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“A new report from the nonpartisan center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that the number includes at least 700,000 children.”
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“Before the $200 billion in SNAP cuts go into effect that were part of the big ugly bill.”
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