Trump's Strategic Maneuvering: Examining Every Possible Avenue as Government Shutdown Threatens

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Amidst the ongoing government shutdown, millions of Americans are facing uncertainty as their SNAP benefits for November have been suspended, leaving them worried about affording food.

Currently, around 42 million people, or nearly one in every eight Americans, depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which was previously known as food stamps, to help them get by financially.

Senator Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, informed Batya Ungar-Sargon that President Trump is actively considering “every option available” to bring an end to the shutdown and reinstate SNAP funding.

Meanwhile, both Senate Republicans and Democrats are seeking a resolution to bring the shutdown to a close by next week.

With SNAP benefits on hold for the month, individuals nationwide were seen visiting food pantries on Saturday to obtain free meals and groceries.

Some lawmakers have proposed using a $5 billion contingency fund to cover SNAP costs partially, but Republicans argue that accessing those funds may not be legal.

“Our Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay SNAP with certain monies we have available, and now two Courts have issued conflicting opinions on what we can and cannot do,” Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday.

“I do NOT want Americans to go hungry just because the Radical Democrats refuse to do the right thing and REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT,” he continued. “Therefore, I have instructed our lawyers to ask the Court to clarify how we can legally fund SNAP as soon as possible.”

Trump proposes ‘nuclear option’

After 13 failed attempts to pass a funding bill, Trump called on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster, in what he referred to as the “nuclear option.”

“It is now time for the Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP CARD,’ and go for what is called the Nuclear Option Get rid of the Filibuster, and get rid of it, NOW!” Trump posted Thursday on Truth Social.

The Senate filibuster rule requires most legislation to receive 60 votes to pass the chamber, giving power to the minority party and preventing the majority party from essentially passing whatever legislation it wants.

Ending the filibuster would take power away from the Democrats, who are the minority, and allow the funding bill to pass with a simple majority and end the shutdown.

When asked if he supports Trump’s calls to end the filibuster, Sheehy said: “No, I’m not on board with that.”

But he added he supports Trump’s ongoing efforts to “explore every option.”

Sheehy explained that the filibuster plays a crucial role in facilitating bipartisan collaboration.

“We’re forced to collaborate on matters … where we can come up with solutions that cross the aisle,” he added.

affiliate The Hill contributed to this report.

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