Trump administration discontinues USDA's food insecurity survey

The Trump administration has announced the discontinuation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture"s (USDA) annual survey on food insecurity, a program that has been in place since the mid-1990s. The administration cited the survey as "overly politicized" as the reason for its termination.

This survey has provided essential data for shaping federal and state food-assistance programs and has tracked trends related to American hunger for decades. The decision to end the survey may impact the ability to assess food insecurity levels across the country.

The discontinuation of this survey aligns with recent developments in the administration"s approach to various programs and policies. For further context, similar situations have arisen in other areas of governance, such as the European Commission"s allocation of funds to Hungary, which reflects ongoing political dynamics.

As the USDA"s food insecurity survey is phased out, the implications for food assistance programs and the monitoring of hunger trends in the U.S. remain to be seen.