P resident Donald Trump said Friday he has instructed White House lawyers to ask courts for more clarity on how his administration can legally fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program “as soon as possible,” after two judges ordered the use of emergency funds to continue funding the program during the shutdown.

President Donald Trump stated government lawyers believe his administration lacks legal authority to fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

“Today’s ruling is a lifeline for millions of families, seniors, and veterans who depend on SNAP to put food on the table.

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown.

At the beginning of November, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, benefits will run out, and Tennessee is one of the states with the highest grocery prices in the nation.