Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), recognized for his robust advocacy for small-scale farming and uncooked, pure meals sources, has indicated he’s “prepared and keen” to hitch President-elect Trump’s administration in a capability associated to agriculture.
In an announcement 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 affords from the Trump transition staff.
Massie additionally mirrored on President Trump’s latest victory, viewing it as a transparent mandate to handle crucial agricultural points and enhance Individuals’ well being via sustainable practices.
Massie wrote:
“President Trump’s resounding victory secured a mandate for giant concepts like reversing power illness, conserving our land, and empowering American farmers.
His marketing campaign unified many uncared for constituencies, from the Amish who simply need to be left alone to develop wholesome meals, to folks who need extra entry to nutritious meals for his or her households.
I stand prepared and keen to assist the President with any a part of his daring agenda to deal with the well being and nicely being of Individuals, however I’ve obtained no commitments or affords 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 power illness, conserving our land, and empowering American farmers.
His marketing campaign unified many uncared for constituencies, from the Amish who simply need to be left alone to develop wholesome meals, to… https://t.co/XlZ0o0MA4N
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) November 6, 2024
Fox News reported:
Massie has beforehand indicated that he could be thinking about serving as secretary of agriculture.
“I believe I may do some good for this nation as Secretary of Agriculture, for any president,” he tweeted in July.
Massie issued an announcement on Friday, Oct. 25, by which he endorsed Trump for president. On Sunday, Oct. 27, Massie informed Fox Information Digital in an announcement 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 referred to 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 sincere info, uncorrupted by company affect,” he tweeted in September.
