'Our food doesn't even last the month' - Americans brace for Trump's welfare cuts
Published: 6/25/2025

Americans, including Elizabeth Butler from West Virginia, are worried about potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under Trump's proposed "big, beautiful bill." SNAP helps millions of low-income Americans, including families and seniors, afford groceries each month. With Republicans divided on funding social welfare programs like SNAP and Medicaid, the bill's proposed $211bn in cuts may impact those in need and influence future elections. Despite bipartisan support for SNAP in the past, current political dynamics, driven by fears of going against Trump and lack of election backlash, may lead to significant changes in welfare programs.