What The Fact: America's History With Food Stamps

The video discusses changes to the SNAP program under the Trump administration, providing historical context and examining the potential impact on various groups, including children, seniors, and veterans. It also fact-checks claims about the number of people affected and explores political responses to the changes.

What is the main focus of the video presented by Erin and Katie?

• The impeachment inquiry

• Changes to SNAP benefits

• The 2020 election

• Healthcare reforms

When was the first food stamp program initiated?

• 1977

• 1943

• 1961

• 1939

Which president made the food stamp program permanent?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Jimmy Carter

• Donald Trump

What is one of the main arguments by Republicans for changing SNAP benefits?

• To increase government spending

• To provide permanent assistance

• To reduce benefits during low unemployment

• To eliminate SNAP entirely

How many people could potentially be affected by the proposed SNAP changes according to USDA estimates?

• 3 million

• 700,000

• 1 million

• 500,000

Which group is difficult to quantify in terms of SNAP benefit usage?

• Children

• Seniors

• Veterans

• Disabled individuals

What was the conclusion about Alma Adams' statement regarding SNAP cuts?

• Partially false

• Completely false

• Mostly true

• Completely true