Fact Check – Did a woman rob someone because Trump cut food subsidies during the shutdown?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Video shows a woman robbing a white woman because President Trump cut food subsidy transfers to EBT cards during the 2025 government shutdown.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The video was created years earlier and is unrelated to EBT or food subsidy policies. Lead Stories confirmed the footage dates back to 2022, predating Trump’s 2025 shutdown by three years.

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Date: 11/02/2025

 

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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