In Reply to: Trump brags that 5 million cut off from SNAP posted by Dr.J on May 22, 2026 at 09:47:49
The fact is there are 5 million people less on food stamps stemming back to the Obama years, and Chump is taking full credit
Between roughly 2013 and 2019, SNAP enrollment dropped by millions (around 5–10 million people depending on the timeframe cited).
Main reasons for the decline
Economic recovery
After the Great Recession, more people found jobs and no longer qualified.
This is the biggest reason most analysts agree on.
Policy changes
Some rules were tightened, especially around work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
States had previously waived these requirements during the recession; those waivers were reduced as the economy improved.
Administrative and eligibility adjustments
Income thresholds, reporting rules, and enforcement changes also played a role.
The decline spanned multiple administrations:
It began under Barack Obama (Democrat)
Continued under Donald Trump (Republican)
So it’s not accurate to attribute the entire “5 million reduction” to just one party.