Breitbart News first learned that nearly 20 agriculture commissioners support Brooke Rollins for USDA secretary.
“There is no mystery why President-elect Donald J. Trump won 433 of the nation's 444 agriculture-dependent counties with an average vote share of 77.7 percent,” the jointly submitted editorial, signed by several agriculture commissioners, said. It is written in part. It said American farmers have faced “tremendous challenges” over the past four years, including but not limited to high inflation, interest rates and “burdensome regulations.”
The editorial likened President Trump's victory and subsequent nomination of Rollins to head the USDA as a “summer storm bringing sweet relief to drought-stricken fields,” calling her “an unlikely candidate to lead the USDA and replace President Biden's disastrous “He is the perfect candidate to cleanse the situation.” policy. ”
It continues like this.
Rollins brings a unique blend of experiences to the table. Born and raised in Glen Rose, the agricultural capital of Texas, a town synonymous with agriculture, her roots in agriculture run deep. Her personal history with Future Farmers of America
(FFA) and 4-H, coupled with her family's involvement in agriculture for generations, gives her a real voice on agricultural issues. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree in agricultural development science from Texas A&M University.
It further strengthens her credibility. This is more than just a resume. It is the story of someone who lived the agricultural life and understood its rhythms and challenges firsthand.
Officials added that she has experience to back that up, having served as director of the Domestic Policy Council and assistant to the president for strategic initiatives during President Trump's first term. So she knows how to navigate the swamp, they continue. Additionally, Rollins says it is “committed to protecting America's food and self-sufficiency and ensuring quality products reach Americans' tables.”
“Her commitment to prioritizing American agricultural products is both patriotic and pragmatic. Additionally, Ms. Rollins will stand as a bulwark against the dangerous practice of foreign ownership of American farmland.” , described Rollins as a “beacon of hope for American agriculture” and “the ideal candidate to lead the USDA.”
Signatories include:
• Alabama Agriculture and Industry Secretary Rick Pate
• Alaska Department of Agriculture Commissioner Brian Scoresby
• Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward
• Florida Agriculture Secretary Wilton Simpson
• Georgia Agriculture Secretary Tyler Harper
• Chanel Tewalt, Idaho Agriculture Commissioner
• Indiana Agriculture Commissioner Don Lamb
• Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
• Kentucky Agriculture Secretary Jonathan Shell
• Louisiana Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, DVM
• Mississippi Agriculture Secretary Andy Gipson
• Missouri Agriculture Commissioner Chris Chinn
• Sherry Vinton, Nebraska Agriculture Commissioner
• Dr. Julian Joseph (JJ) Goicoechea, Nevada Agriculture Director
• North Dakota Agriculture Secretary Doug Gehring
• Ohio Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge
• Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blaine Arthur
• Hunter Roberts, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
• Tennessee Agriculture Secretary Charlie Hatcher, DVM
• Texas Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller
• Utah Agriculture Secretary Craig Butters
• West Virginia Agriculture Secretary Kent Leonhart
• Wyoming Agriculture Commissioner Doug Miyamoto
In announcing his nomination in November, President Trump described Rollins as someone who “did an outstanding job in my first term as Secretary of the Interior Council, Director of the Office of Innovation, and Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives.”
“In these roles, she helped develop and manage my administration’s transformative domestic policy agenda. For the past four years, Ms. Brooke has led the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and America First As founder and CEO of AFW, he built a team of loyal patriots and championed the policies of the America First Agenda. Additionally, “As the next Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Brooke will lead the effort to protect America's farmers, who are truly the backbone of our country. Congratulations Brooke!”
