President Donald Trump said that he has instructed government lawyers to ask the court to clarify how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can be legally funded as soon as possible.

Newsweek reached out to the White House by email outside of normal business hours for clarification and further comment.

Why It Matters

The fate of SNAP has become a critical flashpoint in the ongoing federal government shutdown, with nearly 42 million Americans facing potential interruptions in food assistance.

The deadline for funding for the program is set to expire on November 1, which has prompted fierce bipartisan pushback.

What To Know

In a post on Truth Social on Friday evening, the president said: "Our Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay SNAP with c

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