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‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them
The president wooed farmers in his campaign, but now the USDA is yanking funding, citing ‘DEI’ and wasteful spending
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The decision by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to cut funding has left small farmers feeling betrayed by the Trump administration. These farmers, who often rely on government support to stay afloat, claim that the cuts are a direct result of the administration's focus on reducing wasteful spending and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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