"Stansbury joined Tapper on The Lead on Tuesday as dozens of states chose to sue President Donald Trump's administration over a coming halt to the SNAP assistance program amid the government shutdown, which is now in its 28th day. Things got tense between Tapper and Stansbury as the congresswoman clapped back at Tapper's accusation that Democrats are choosing to keep the government closed."
"Congresswoman, this is also a choice by Senate Democrats to not vote to open the government, Tapper responded. No, it's not, the congresswoman shot back. Yes, it is! I understand why they're doing it. They're doing it because they want Medicaid funds restored. They're doing it because they want Obamacare premiums to be extended past the end of the year, Tapper said."
Jake Tapper pressed Rep. Melanie Stansbury over why Democrats are not voting to reopen the government despite looming SNAP benefit interruptions. Dozens of states are suing the Trump administration over halted SNAP assistance during the 28-day shutdown. Democrats seek an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, creating a standstill on a continuing resolution. Stansbury argued contingency funds exist and accused the administration of withholding food assistance. Tapper proposed a short-term budget to restore SNAP for weeks, while Stansbury insisted full protections are needed to ensure families can feed themselves.
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