The Massachusetts official state website is blaming President Trump for snap benefits being halted
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State funds vs federal SNAP.The Commonwealth Stabilization (“Rainy Day”) Fund has a balance of $8.165 billion as of June 2, 2025.
Commonwealth Stabilization (“Rainy Day”) Fund - Office of the Comptroller
These reports detail transfers to and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Stabilization ("Rainy Day") Fund.www.macomptroller.org
Massachusetts has spent over $2 billion on emergency shelters and migrant support since Gov. Healey took office in 2023, with FY24 at $955 million and FY25 exceeding $940 million. The federal SNAP funding lapse affects $240 million monthly for over 1 million recipients. Roughly 10-12% of that total migrant spending would cover the one-month shortfall, suggesting priorities could shift to prioritize citizens' food security.
@grok
You’re a dumbfuck
Trump reallocated funds for military housing to pay for his wall. Tapping the contingency funds is easily doable if he so chooses.
He invents insurrections in blue cities to justify national guard, he can designate loss of SNAP funds as an emergency.
ziggy
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Jake Starkey
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Do the Red States depend more on SNAP than the blue states?
Stop lying, MAGA.
Yes, many red states show higher per-capita reliance on SNAP (food stamps) than blue states, though the picture is nuanced. States like New Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia—often considered red or swing states—have some of the highest participation rates.
Here’s a snapshot of states with the highest percentage of residents receiving SNAP benefits:
Sources: USDA, CBPP, and Factually reports
factually.co
factually.co
Stop lying, MAGA.
Yes, many red states show higher per-capita reliance on SNAP (food stamps) than blue states, though the picture is nuanced. States like New Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia—often considered red or swing states—have some of the highest participation rates.
SNAP Participation by State (2024–2025 Data)
Here’s a snapshot of states with the highest percentage of residents receiving SNAP benefits:| State | SNAP Participation Rate | Political Lean |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | ~21% | Blue/Swing |
| Mississippi | ~19% | Red |
| Louisiana | ~18% | Red |
| West Virginia | ~17% | Red |
| Oregon | ~16% | Blue |
| Kentucky | ~15% | Red |
| Alabama | ~14% | Red |
| New York | ~13% | Blue |
Sources: USDA, CBPP, and Factually reports
Key Insights
- Red states often have higher poverty rates, lower median incomes, and more rural populations, which contribute to higher SNAP reliance.
- Blue states may have larger total SNAP caseloads due to population size (e.g., California, New York), but lower per-capita rates.
- SNAP is federally funded, so state-level participation reflects economic need more than political ideology.
Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...
Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...Jake Starkey
Verified User
Do the Red States depend more on SNAP than the blue states?
Stop lying, MAGA.
Yes, many red states show higher per-capita reliance on SNAP (food stamps) than blue states, though the picture is nuanced. States like New Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia—often considered red or swing states—have some of the highest participation rates.
Here’s a snapshot of states with the highest percentage of residents receiving SNAP benefits:
Sources: USDA, CBPP, and Factually reports
factually.co
factually.co
Stop lying, MAGA.
Yes, many red states show higher per-capita reliance on SNAP (food stamps) than blue states, though the picture is nuanced. States like New Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia—often considered red or swing states—have some of the highest participation rates.
SNAP Participation by State (2024–2025 Data)
Here’s a snapshot of states with the highest percentage of residents receiving SNAP benefits:| State | SNAP Participation Rate | Political Lean |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | ~21% | Blue/Swing |
| Mississippi | ~19% | Red |
| Louisiana | ~18% | Red |
| West Virginia | ~17% | Red |
| Oregon | ~16% | Blue |
| Kentucky | ~15% | Red |
| Alabama | ~14% | Red |
| New York | ~13% | Blue |
Sources: USDA, CBPP, and Factually reports
Key Insights
- Red states often have higher poverty rates, lower median incomes, and more rural populations, which contribute to higher SNAP reliance.
- Blue states may have larger total SNAP caseloads due to population size (e.g., California, New York), but lower per-capita rates.
- SNAP is federally funded, so state-level participation reflects economic need more than political ideology.
Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...
Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
This is one of government's purposes -- to warn and to help protect the citizens. Good job, Massachusetts!
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
I know, right? We better go wash all this paranoia off before we get a rash. lol
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
We the People should slap a class action lawsuit on the #LasciviousLiar for lying 24/7.
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
The Commonwealth Stabilization (“Rainy Day”) Fund has a balance of $8.165 billion as of June 2, 2025.
Commonwealth Stabilization (“Rainy Day”) Fund - Office of the Comptroller
These reports detail transfers to and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Stabilization ("Rainy Day") Fund.
Massachusetts has spent over $2 billion on emergency shelters and migrant support since Gov. Healey took office in 2023, with FY24 at $955 million and FY25 exceeding $940 million. The federal SNAP funding lapse affects $240 million monthly for over 1 million recipients. Roughly 10-12% of that total migrant spending would cover the one-month shortfall, suggesting priorities could shift to prioritize citizens' food security.
@grok
Wow, a state with a budget surplus. And a blue state at that. I wonder how that happens? Must be great governing and careful handling of taxpayer funds. If only Reichwing leaders could do this.
Speaking of immoderate.
Tbird19482
Verified User
And the people that live in these same states depend on the federal programs they want the funding cut the most.Do the Red States depend more on SNAP than the blue states?
Stop lying, MAGA.
Yes, many red states show higher per-capita reliance on SNAP (food stamps) than blue states, though the picture is nuanced. States like New Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia—often considered red or swing states—have some of the highest participation rates.
Here’s a snapshot of states with the highest percentage of residents receiving SNAP benefits:
State SNAP Participation Rate Political Lean New Mexico ~21% Blue/Swing Mississippi ~19% Red Louisiana ~18% Red West Virginia ~17% Red Oregon ~16% Blue Kentucky ~15% Red Alabama ~14% Red New York ~13% Blue
Sources: USDA, CBPP, and Factually reports
- Red states often have higher poverty rates, lower median incomes, and more rural populations, which contribute to higher SNAP reliance.
- Blue states may have larger total SNAP caseloads due to population size (e.g., California, New York), but lower per-capita rates.
- SNAP is federally funded, so state-level participation reflects economic need more than political ideology.
Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...
factually.co
These are programs that help not only the poor, but the low income workers, the elderly and kids.
Why? I don't know or understand , only thing I can think of is they are really stupid and keep voting against their best interests.
I guess the Dems should back down let these cuts go through and let them get hurt and start crying and they WILL start crying.
When they get what they want and it bites them in the ass it will be too late to go back.
They need to wake up and fast.
TOP
Retired Teacher
Too many people "depend" on SNAP...The focus should be on lowering those numbers.Do the Red States depend more on SNAP than the blue states?
Stop lying, MAGA.
Yes, many red states show higher per-capita reliance on SNAP (food stamps) than blue states, though the picture is nuanced. States like New Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia—often considered red or swing states—have some of the highest participation rates.
Here’s a snapshot of states with the highest percentage of residents receiving SNAP benefits:
State SNAP Participation Rate Political Lean New Mexico ~21% Blue/Swing Mississippi ~19% Red Louisiana ~18% Red West Virginia ~17% Red Oregon ~16% Blue Kentucky ~15% Red Alabama ~14% Red New York ~13% Blue
Sources: USDA, CBPP, and Factually reports
- Red states often have higher poverty rates, lower median incomes, and more rural populations, which contribute to higher SNAP reliance.
- Blue states may have larger total SNAP caseloads due to population size (e.g., California, New York), but lower per-capita rates.
- SNAP is federally funded, so state-level participation reflects economic need more than political ideology.
Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...Fact Check: state population percent using snap benefits ranking
Executive Summary New Mexico had the highest share of residents on SNAP in the 2024–2025 reporting cited here, with about 21% of its population receiving ...
factually.co
The present situation, however, is certainly not the President's fault...
And everyone is very aware of that...
Most states are being honest when communicating with their residents...
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
It seems like a no-brainer to do so. He'd get the credit and then could point to the (D)s as "not helping you get the food your family needs."
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
Do you ever have any thoughts of your own, or are you that lame you have to use other people's?
Jake Starkey
Verified User
Trump is not about serving the electorate's legitimate needs.
It's about dictatorial power, nothing more nothing less.
It's about dictatorial power, nothing more nothing less.
Tbird19482
Verified User
As I said the Dems should back down let the cuts the Republicans want to go through go through and make sure people know it was the Republicans that cut the programs the red states depend on the most were all the republicans fault.
The people in these states wanted this so let it go through and let them suffer but make sure they know who caused their suffering.
As I said once you get what you want and it comes back to bite you in the ass it is too late to go back.
ThatOwlWoman
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ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
Yep.
What a piss-poor optic this is, btw. A few more days and those depending on food assistance will go without, while he tears down half the White House to build a vanity ball room like something Marie Antoinette would do.