MAHA Movement Clashes with Trump Over Glyphosate Pesticide Support
The MAHA movement is turning against President Trump over his administration's support for glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup weedkiller. Trump has ordered more domestic production of the chemical and backed away from health warnings, putting him at odds with his health-focused supporters.
The MAHA movement - supporters of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health agenda - is clashing with President Trump over the pesticide glyphosate. The chemical is the active ingredient in Roundup, one of the world's most popular weedkillers.
Trump's administration has thrown its support behind Bayer, the company that makes glyphosate. The White House ordered more domestic production of the chemical and argued that only the EPA, not courts, should decide if agricultural chemicals are safe.
This puts Trump squarely at odds with MAHA activists, including many mothers who want stricter limits on chemicals in food and farming. The group believes glyphosate poses health risks, while Trump's team says current science shows it's safe when used properly.
The fight is playing out as the Supreme Court hears arguments about glyphosate regulations and Congress debates the farm bill. Both could determine how widely the chemical gets used on American farms.
The split reveals growing tension between Trump's pro-business policies and the health-focused wing of his coalition led by Kennedy.
This split shows cracks in Trump's coalition over health issues that affect millions of Americans. Glyphosate is widely used on food crops, so the debate over its safety could impact what's in your grocery store and medicine cabinet.
Watch for Supreme Court arguments on glyphosate regulations and House votes on the farm bill.
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