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Trump Administration Releases MAHA Report, Triggering Republican Pushback Over Glyphosate and Budget Cuts

The report, led by Health Secretary RFK Jr., proposes stricter food, pesticide, and vaccine regulations while reallocating funding from other health programs.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testifies before a Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Health and Human Services, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary, Director of the National Institutes of Health Jayanta Bhattachary, President Donald Trump, and speechwriter and political advisor Vince Haley during an executive orders signing event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 5.
US Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a press conference announcing of the US Food and Drug Administration’s intent to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation's food supply in Washington, DC, on April 22.
In this January 2022 photo, a nurse administers a pediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to a girl at a clinic at Los Angeles Mission College in the Sylmar neighborhood in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • The 'Make America Healthy Again' report, published today, outlines recommendations for addressing chronic illnesses in children by targeting processed foods, environmental toxins, and vaccines.
  • 79 Republican lawmakers, particularly from farming states, have formally opposed the report, citing concerns over proposed glyphosate restrictions and their potential impact on agriculture.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assured farmers that the recommendations would not jeopardize their livelihoods, despite criticism from agricultural advocates and lawmakers like Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
  • The administration is seeking a $500 million funding increase for the MAHA initiative, which has drawn criticism for reallocating resources away from infectious disease prevention, maternal health, and medical research.
  • The World Health Organization classifies glyphosate as a probable carcinogen, a point emphasized by public health advocates, while farmers argue it remains essential for modern agriculture.