Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), identified for his sturdy advocacy for small-scale farming and uncooked, pure meals sources, has indicated he’s “prepared and prepared” to affix President-elect Trump’s administration in a capability associated to agriculture.
In a press release shared on the social platform X, Massie clarified Wednesday that he has not but accepted a proper function, particularly denying latest rumors that he has obtained any formal commitments or provides from the Trump transition staff.
Massie additionally mirrored on President Trump’s latest victory, viewing it as a transparent mandate to handle essential agricultural points and enhance People’ well being by sustainable practices.
Massie wrote:
“President Trump’s resounding victory secured a mandate for giant concepts like reversing persistent illness, conserving our land, and empowering American farmers.
His marketing campaign unified many uncared for constituencies, from the Amish who simply wish to be left alone to develop wholesome meals, to oldsters who need extra entry to nutritious meals for his or her households.
I stand prepared and prepared to assist the President with any a part of his daring agenda to give attention to the well being and nicely being of People, however I’ve obtained no commitments or provides from President Trump’s staff, and any dialogue of the transition are untimely.”
President Trump’s resounding victory secured a mandate for giant concepts like reversing persistent illness, conserving our land, and empowering American farmers.
His marketing campaign unified many uncared for constituencies, from the Amish who simply wish to be left alone to develop wholesome meals, to… https://t.co/XlZ0o0MA4N
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) November 6, 2024
Fox Information reported:
Massie has beforehand indicated that he can be enthusiastic about serving as secretary of agriculture.
“I believe I might do some good for this nation as Secretary of Agriculture, for any president,” he tweeted in July.
Massie issued a press release on Friday, Oct. 25, by which he endorsed Trump for president. On Sunday, Oct. 27, Massie informed Fox Information Digital in a press release that he had spoken with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump.
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Massie, who describes himself on X as an engineer, farmer, and inventor, has known as for reforming the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration, the U.S. Division of Agriculture, and the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.
“Finish corruption in authorities. Reform FDA, USDA, and CDC, so folks have actual selections and trustworthy info, uncorrupted by company affect,” he tweeted in September.
