
NEWS: Trump threatens grocery stores offering discounts to SNAP-eligible patrons.
Aaron Parnas
We have some news right now the Trump administration is emailing grocery stores across the country Telling them and reminding them that they cannot give special treatment Like subtle discounts to individuals that rely on snap benefits during this difficult time for many Americans Essentially some groceries around the country started offering discounts for snap and EBT eligible Americans because they simply can't afford full price groceries at a time where snapAP benefits aren't being paid out. And now the Trump administration is emailing grocery stores across the country saying if they want to keep their SNAP EBT eligibility, then they have to comply with the Equal Treatment Rule,
which prohibits grocery stores from selling products to individuals eligible for SNAP at a reduced rate. But if you think about this Equal Treatment rule, it's designed to prohibit grocery stores from reducing the rate of food for SNAP payments, not giving discounts for individuals when SNAP payments are unavailable. And many are now saying that this is just cruelty on behalf of the Trump administration. And now grocery stores across the country are pulling any of these discounts. It was giving those eligible for SNAP and food assistance. Spread the word, follow along for all the news you giving those eligible for SNAP and food assistance. Spread the word, follow along for all the news you
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