How many times have Democrats told us illegal aliens and other 'non-citizens' weren't getting SNAP benefits? Too many to count. In the state of Wisconsin, Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Democratic AG Josh Kaul have both refused to turn over the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) information to the federal government.
Now we are getting a glimpse into why.
As of July 1, some 7,000 'documented non-citizens' — illegal aliens — will no longer be eligible for the state's food stamp program. And the media spin has already begun.
More than 7,000 documented non-citizens in Wisconsin will no longer be eligible for food stamps, starting July 1.
— A.J. Bayatpour (@AJBayatpour) May 20, 2026
That includes refugees, asylees and victims of human trafficking. Advocates worry this will strain food pantries already stretched thin:https://t.co/I95bIklL2T
Big changes are coming as it relates to who will be eligible for food stamps in Wisconsin. According to the Hunger Task Force, a number of non-U.S. citizens will no longer be eligible for the state's FoodShare program, effective July 1.
Reno Wright, the food bank's director of public policy and advocacy, said the changes will affect about 7,200 residents statewide. The Hunger Task Force added 63% of those residents live in Milwaukee County.
The changes are part of the sweeping budget bill President Donald Trump pushed for and signed into law last year, referring to it as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act."
Under the new federal law, food stamps are now reserved for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents with some exceptions for other immigrants with legal status.
Undocumented immigrants were never eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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This article contradicts itself, saying illegal aliens were never eligible for SNAP, but laments that the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act' is now stripping 7,000 people of food stamps. That means they're here illegally, as the bill makes provision for citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Sympathy was nonexistent.
refugees, asylees and victims of human trafficking victims can get jobs just like everyone else
— Sensurround (センサラウンド) (@ShamashAran) May 20, 2026
Yes.
Why are undocumented people getting free stuff?
— Queen Velvet (@TMIWITW) May 20, 2026
Because Democrats.
Well, liberals, then get your a***s to the food pantry with your donation like the religious people you hate so much.
— Potential Spam (@corrcomm) May 20, 2026
Just like how they opened their pocketbooks for Planned Parenthood and NPR after federal funding was cut.
Tell the food pantries to put a pamphlet about self-deportation and the DHS program to pay them to do it.
— Toxic Miscuelinity (@Dave_DelFavero) May 20, 2026
Not a bad idea.
The government was forcing American welders and plumbers to feed non-working non-citizens. https://t.co/tQxKGJWW5m
— Oilfield Rando (@Oilfield_Rando) May 20, 2026
And Democrats can't understand why people are fed up.
America’s safety net programs are for American citizens. Period. https://t.co/74dQ2TaYNi
— Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) May 20, 2026
Yes, they are.
As governor, I will ensure foreign nationals are off our welfare rolls and off our voter rolls.
— Tom Tiffany (@TomTiffanyWI) May 20, 2026
I will also enforce 20-hour-per-week work requirements for able-bodied adults on welfare, root out fraud, and preserve these programs for vulnerable American citizens. https://t.co/fkIEJDHVFW
It's not much to ask for 20 hours of work a week.
Great. Why were they receiving the benefits to begin with? https://t.co/hTZ39zAx0q
— Wisconsin’s Conservative Sponge (@wiz_political) May 20, 2026
Especially when we were repeatedly told this doesn't happen.
The reality is, it does happen. Illegal aliens get all sorts of benefits at the expense of taxpayers and needy American citizens. President Trump is trying to end this insanity and restore fiscal responsibility to welfare programs while putting Americans first.
Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must maintain control of both chambers of Congress.
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