RFK Jr. Calls on States to Cut Soda From SNAP Program

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health Secretary RFK Jr. are backing state waivers banning soda and junk food purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Published: 6/11/2025, 6:12:05 PM EDT

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health Secretary RFK Jr. are backing state waivers banning soda and junk food purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). New rules have been approved for Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah, with more states lining up. “Food is medicine—we’re done paying to poison kids,” RFK Jr. said.