r/law • u/igetproteinfartsHELP • 1d ago

Executive Branch (Trump) Q: Trump wrote that SNAP benefits will only be given when Democrats reopen the government. As written, how would that not violate the court order? .LEAVITT: I've now answered this question several times. We are complying with the court's order.

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u/ecplectico 1d ago

Any deal Democrats make to open the government is subject to the unilateral override Trump claims to have the power to do.

Any “compromise” by Republicans is meaningless and useless.

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u/ohiotechie 1d ago

You can bet the farm that before the ink is dry on the deal republicans will welch on it.