Trump 'absolutely' supports legislation to extend SNAP benefits

President Donald Trump would support legislation from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) that funds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits beyond Nov. 1 as the government shutdown continues, said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

“Yes, the administration would absolutely support that legislation. We hope that it would come over the finish line,” Leavitt said Thursday when asked about Trump’s support of Hawley’s bill. “But the bill that will get everyone paid and put everyone back to work is the clean continuing resolution. That’s what the president and Republicans want too.”