Food stamp fraud crackdown at USDA would end loophole that lets Ferrari, Lamborghini owners get benefits
The USDA is intensifying efforts to combat food stamp fraud by targeting a loophole that allows some individuals with luxury vehicles to receive SNAP benefits. Secretary Brooke Rollins highlighted cases in one state where 14,000 recipients own high-end cars like Ferraris and Lamborghinis. The department has made 895 arrests and is working to close eligibility gaps under the Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility policy.
- ▪USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that 14,000 SNAP recipients in one state own luxury vehicles such as Ferraris, Bentleys, and Lamborghinis.
- ▪The USDA has arrested 895 people in the past year for illegal use of the food stamp system.
- ▪Rollins reported finding 500,000 individuals receiving multiple SNAP benefits illegally and 244,000 cases involving deceased individuals still on the rolls.
- ▪The Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility policy is being targeted as a loophole that allows financially capable individuals to qualify for SNAP.
- ▪SNAP participation decreased by 4.2 million during President Trump’s first year in office amid increased scrutiny and fraud enforcement.
- ▪New SNAP work requirements are taking effect in more states under a Trump-backed law.
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Politics Food stamp fraud crackdown at USDA would end loophole that lets Ferrari, Lamborghini owners get benefits In one state, 14,000 individuals receiving SNAP benefits were driving luxury vehicles, Secretary Rollins says By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published May 1, 2026 2:43pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Agriculture secretary touts 895 arrests for illegal food stamp use: ‘Corruption is absolutely astounding’ U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins details fraud in the SNAP food program on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S.
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