Trump dismantles US food assistance program, bucking economic cycle

The Trump administration is dismantling a historic US food assistance program, according to Feeding Texas head Celia Cole, who notes enrollment is not following the usual economic cycle. The move breaks with the pattern where support expands during downturns and contracts in recoveries, signaling a structural policy shift. The scope and timeline of the dismantling remain unclear, and the impact on vulnerable populations is uncertain.

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