LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday that federal food benefits won’t be distributed until after Democrats agree to reopen the government. Hours later, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt contradicted the president, saying food benefits would go out after all. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions on SNAP benefits during the daily press briefing on Nov. 4. praised the Trump administration for agreeing to pay partial SNAP benefits. “Defendants are withholding SNAP benefits from individuals and families who need vital food assistance for partisan political gain,” the groups wrote.