Policy Proposals and Support
and , newly appointed by the Trump administration, advocate for banning sugary drinks and candy from SNAP, emphasizing the need for nutritional improvements funded by taxpayer dollars.
Kennedy criticizes the current use of SNAP benefits for purchasing what he terms "poison," while Rollins questions the appropriateness of using taxpayer money for non-nutritious foods.
Challenges and Opposition
Implementing food restrictions in SNAP would require congressional action or state waivers, a process complicated by the program's broad eligibility criteria and previous rejections of similar proposals.
Critics argue that such restrictions could stigmatize SNAP recipients and infringe on their autonomy, highlighting studies that show no significant difference in unhealthy purchases between SNAP recipients and other low-income Americans.