Trump administration orders states to undo full SNAP payouts after Supreme Court ruling

Published November 9, 2025 2:31pm ET



The Trump administration over the weekend ordered states to “undo” certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments recently sent out to beneficiaries. 

The Department of Agriculture issued the Saturday memo in response to a Supreme Court ruling released Friday evening that stayed a lower court’s ruling ordering the Trump administration to deliver full SNAP payments on hold while the matter plays out in an appeals court. 

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.