Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do

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The Trump Administration Is Reportedly Interested In Banning Junk Food For Millions Of SNAP Users, And People Are Explaining Why It's Problematic

"If the government really cared about nutrition, they’d focus on making healthy food more affordable and accessible instead of policing what poor people can eat."View Entire Post ›

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Republican TN lawmakers propose barring people from buying soda and candy with SNAP benefits

The Associated Press recently said the Trump administration also aimed to restrict "soda or processed foods" from being purchased with SNAP benefits.

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RFK Jr. suggests banning candy and soda from the $113 billion government program for low-income families: 'We shouldn't be subsidizing people to eat poison'

The SNAP program is run by the USDA and is administered through individual states.

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Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP but past efforts show it's not easy

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officials.

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RFK’s Beef With Big Food (Transcript)

Trump’s nominee for health secretary is leading a crusade on junk food, and the industry is getting ready to fight back.

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The idea of banning sugary drinks, sweets and more from the federal program that helps low-income families afford nutritious food has been attempted before, but could soon receive a boost from the new Trump administration.