Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Congresswoman representing Connecticut’s 3rd district since 1991, posted a series of statements on November 4, 2025, criticizing former President Donald Trump over the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
In her first post at 17:15 UTC, DeLauro shared two links without additional commentary: https://t.co/m70Fwl1qbs https://t.co/4NeyPx4P8k.
At 17:35 UTC, she directly addressed the issue of SNAP benefits and Trump’s role in their distribution. She wrote, “In case you still had doubts – President Trump admits he could send out SNAP benefits if he wanted. But he won’t.
He’d rather hold families hostage, drive up their health care costs, and starve hardworking Americans.
SNAP funds must flow – families cannot go hungry.”
Later that day at 18:16 UTC, DeLauro reported on her visit to a local food pantry in New Haven and referenced legal action taken by city officials regarding SNAP funding. She stated, “I visited CCA’s food pantry to talk about how Trump’s calculated cruelty is cutting food assistance from families in New Haven where nearly 31,000 residents rely on it.
@MayorElicker, @AGWilliamTong, & others have sued & the courts agree— Trump must abide by the law & fund SNAP.”
DeLauro has long represented Connecticut’s 3rd District in Congress after succeeding Bruce Morrison in 1991. Born in New Haven in 1943 and currently residing there, she has maintained a focus on issues affecting her constituents throughout her tenure. Nearly 31,000 residents of New Haven depend on SNAP benefits for food assistance—a key point highlighted during her recent visit to the CCA food pantry.
DeLauro is an alumna of Marymount College in Tarrytown, graduating with a BA in 1964.
