Trump Picks Brooke Rollins to Lead USDA’s $1.58T Farm Sector

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Trump picks policy expert Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary, stirring debate over her limited farming experience despite her $213 billion budget control.

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Can a Texas think tank veteran effectively manage 106,000 USDA employees and America's $1.58 trillion food industry?

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Former Trump aide Rollins beat out frontrunner Kelly Loeffler, but anonymous sources claim she was "the last person standing at Mar-a-Lago.

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Farm Bureau Federation's Zippy Duvall offers lukewarm support while sector leaders express calculated concern about Rollins' readiness

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GOP lawmakers question the bypass of candidates with deeper agricultural policy experience as Senate confirmation hearings approach.

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Rollins' leadership of America First Policy Institute's $10 million campaign against Biden's economic plans showcases her political allegiance.

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How will Trump's proposed tariffs impact farmers who previously faced harsh retaliatory measures in 2018?

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American agriculture faces critical challenges with 34 million jobs at stake and potential Republican reforms threatening SNAP program serving 40 million Americans.

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Texas A&M graduate Rollins brings mix of academic credentials and policy expertise but must prove she can translate theory into practical solutions for struggling farmers.

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Trump Chooses Scott Turner for HUD Role Impacting 4.3M Families

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