How far have they fallen? Since President Trump took office, food stamp participation has dropped 13% to its lowest level in 17 years!
Welfare caseloads are falling, and the left is furious.
How far have they fallen?
Since President Trump took office, food stamp participation has dropped 13% to its lowest level in 17 years! https://t.co/WbC4r4TPIW
— Stephen Moore (@StephenMoore) November 3, 2026
- SNAP caseloads plummet under Trump: Food stamp participation has crashed 13% since President Trump took office, hitting 36.09 million in July 2026—the lowest level in 17 years—according to USDA data, with Stephen Moore highlighting how this success has the left furious as more Americans move into jobs amid economic gains.
- Broader welfare picture remains massive but trending down: Total U.S. welfare spending hits an estimated $1.723 trillion in FY2026 including $828 billion for Medicaid, while Medicaid/CHIP enrollment stands at 72.9 million (down 7% year-over-year); other programs like SSI and unemployment benefits show similar post-pandemic declines tied to stronger labor markets.
- Whatfinger take: Policies over dependency work: Trump’s focus on work requirements, border security, and growth is proving welfare rolls shrink when opportunity rises—not endless spending—delivering real relief from big-government traps while exposing critics who treat high caseloads as a success metric rather than a failure signal.
