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BREAKING: Governor Andy Beshear just sued the Trump Administration and won. He secured over $77 million in withheld federal funds for Kentucky’s schools.

There is no verifiable evidence that Governor Andy Beshear sued the Trump Administration and won a case securing over $77 million in withheld federal funds for Kentucky’s schools.

KY Gov. Beshear sues Trump admin over SNAP recipients’ data - Lexington Herald Leader

KY Gov. Beshear sues Trump admin over SNAP recipients’ data - Lexington Herald Leader

Source: kentucky.com

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Verified July 30, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

The claim states that Governor Andy Beshear sued the Trump Administration and won, resulting in the recovery of over $77 million in withheld federal funds for Kentucky’s schools. Available sources indicate that Governor Beshear has been involved in lawsuits against the Trump Administration, particularly concerning privacy issues related to SNAP recipients' data.kentucky.comkentucky.comKY Gov. Beshear sues Trump admin over SNAP recipients’ datanewsweek.comnewsweek.comTrump Administration Sued Over SNAP Benefits Move

However, none of the sources confirm a lawsuit specifically about withheld federal education funds or a legal victory securing $77 million for Kentucky schools. The sources focus on privacy and SNAP benefits data disputes rather than education funding.

Additionally, no credible news reports or official statements corroborate the claim of a successful lawsuit resulting in such a financial recovery. Therefore, based on the current evidence, this claim cannot be verified as true or false but remains unsupported by available information.

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KY Gov. Beshear sues Trump admin over SNAP recipients’ data

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