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Trump Picks Former Adviser Brooke Rollins for Ag Secretary
Washington, D.C., USASun Nov 24 2024
President-elect Trump has just revealed his choice for the Agriculture secretary, naming Brooke Rollins to the job. Rollins, who was once a policy adviser to Trump, is currently the CEO of America First Policy Institute. She's been a big supporter of Trump and his policies. The position of Agriculture secretary is a big one, with the department having nearly 100, 000 employees and focusing on agriculture, natural resources, and nutrition. Rollins used to work in the White House as the Domestic Policy Council director during Trump's first term. Before that, she was the president of Texas Public Policy Foundation for 15 years. The job comes with a lot of responsibility, as the person running the Department of Health and Human Services has promised to influence the agriculture industry. It's a key role in any administration because agriculture is so important to the economy and the country's food supply.
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How will Rollins navigate the potential overlap in responsibilities with the Department of Health and Human Services, given RFK Jr.'s promised influence over the agriculture industry?
Will the Department of Agriculture start a reality TV show featuring farming competitions?
Is the Department of Agriculture going to be used as a front for a new Trump-branded farming conglomerate?
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