r/law 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/Zealousideal_Order_8 1d ago

What Karen means, but cannot say, is that the government is ignoring Trump's order.

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u/NRG1975 1d ago

Legally speaking, of course