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Rashida Tlaib: “The Trump administration refuses to use [the $5 billion…”

Featuring: Rashida Tlaib, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 12

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Congress approved $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding. Trump refuses to use it.

Published | Video Starts at 00:17

And SNAP benefits, as we know, is right now suspended during this government shutdown. But Congress knew this could happen, and that's why we passed a $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits. But The Trump administration refuses to use [the $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits]. it. Not only is it illegal, it's disgraceful. So join me in saying to President Trump, don't let our families go hungry. (00:17–00:20)

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