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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: “The majority of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients are not U.S. citizens.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Federal data shows roughly 90% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens. When including naturalized citizens, the figure rises to nearly 96%. Non-citizen recipients are largely lawful residents with restricted eligibility.
Date: 11/11/2025
Last Updated on November 12, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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