RFK Jr. announces states can remove soda from SNAP coverage

Published March 28, 2025 3:27pm ET



Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday announced a plan to overhaul the role of states in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The Trump administration will allow states to cease covering unhealthy foods and beverages, including soft drinks, to help people make healthier choices at the grocery store. Removing soda from the list of foods eligible to buy on food stamps is a pillar of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

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