Trump Urges Fiscal Caution Amid SNAP Funding Crisis

By Newsmax Wires | Thursday, 06 November 2025 09:45 PM EST

President Donald Trump emphasized the need for fiscal flexibility during unexpected emergencies on Thursday, as a federal court mandated full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by Friday.

Trump told reporters at the White House that the U.S. must “remain very liquid” to address potential crises, stating, “We can’t give everything away based on a number.” The remark followed a judicial ruling requiring the administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for 42 million low-income Americans in November.

The court rejected the administration’s previous plan to allocate only partial payments using $4.65 billion in contingency reserves, deeming the approach arbitrary and likely to cause “irreparable harm” to beneficiaries. The decision forced the government to submit a full-funding plan by week’s end.

Administration officials argued they lacked legal authority to access broader emergency funds and warned of potential delays in state-level distribution systems. The White House now faces a tight deadline to outline compliance with the ruling, ensuring restored food aid payments.