Staff Reports
Donald Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been announced, and folks, it’s about time someone with real experience takes the reins. Trump shared the details through his Truth Social account, leaving the world of left-wing news outlets scrambling for clickbait while conservatives sit back and enjoy a good chuckle.
Rollins isn’t just any ordinary pick; she has a strong agricultural pedigree that would make any Texan proud. Hailing from Glen Rose, Texas, she’s not only a proud graduate of Texas A&M University with degrees in Agriculture Development and Law, but she also has her boots muddy in the farming arena. Her involvement with organizations like Future Farmers of America and 4H shows she knows her way around a farm—something that should terrify any city-slicker who thinks the food just magically appears at the grocery store.
Dear Biden officials:
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In Trump’s decision to nominate her, he underscored the importance of protecting American farmers, who are “truly the backbone of our Country.” This isn’t just empty rhetoric; unlike some past administrations, Trump’s approach is steeped in logic and respect for the people who grow the food that ends up on our plates. Rollins has proven herself in the trenches while serving on Trump’s 2016 Economic Advisory Council and in various leadership roles during his first term. So, there’s a history here that goes deeper than just a Twitter follow.
After Trump’s announcement, Rollins immediately expressed her enthusiasm for the role, thanking the president and promising to fight for the interests of America’s farmers. With her roots in small-town Texas—and, of course, her even more profound agricultural accomplishments—it seems she embodies the American Dream in a way that most bureaucrats could only hope to. Her playful, yet poignant, question of who’s ready to make agriculture great again aligns perfectly with the Trump mantra, echoing a call back to a simpler time when government didn’t operate at odds with hard-working farmers.
While it’s encouraging to see a competent nominee put forth, the only thing looming on the horizon is the approval of the U.S. Senate. Given the current climate in Congress, one can only imagine the chaos that may ensue; however, if Rollins has survived the political gauntlet so far, she’ll likely hold her ground. With a champion like Trump backing her, the hope is that she represents the traditional American values that have been largely forgotten in modern agricultural policy discussions. It’s time to hold the Senate’s feet to the fire and ensure that a true ally of American agriculture is confirmed.
