Replying to @DepSecVaden
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Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden
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- Replying to @DepSecVadenRead what the Special Counsel had to say⬇️
- Today, I sent a response to the Maryland Congressional Democrat delegation. For years, the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center—BARC—was allowed to literally fall apart. More than half its buildings are awaiting demolition. Meanwhile, that same delegation sunk BILLIONS of your
- .@POTUS signs an Executive Order on reforming federal workforce accountability: "What this does is basically treats those employees like private sector workers. They can be hired on the basis of merit and confidence, but if they're messing up, then they can be removed quickly
00:00 - This morning, I sent a response to House Democrats, apologists for leftist organizations and the welfare complex. The reorganization of @USDA_FNA is long overdue. Decades with no Senate confirmed leadership. Fragmented and siloed program staff. Rampant fraud and erroneous
- Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden reposted
As expected, @USDA_APHIS confirmed the detection of a New World Screwworm (NWS) fly in a 3 week old bovine in Zavala County, Texas. @USDA and Texas Animal Health @TAHC officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the area. For moreJust wrapped up a virtual meeting with ~50 of our outstanding Texas cattle ranchers and @TAHC. I also have been in contact with @GregAbbott_TX, @LtGovTX, and the @Burrows4TX team. Our food supply is 100% safe. This potential New World Screworm detection is being fully contained - While in Chicago for the @WSJ Global Food Forum, I was able to escape the city for rural Indiana. Together with @INFarmBureau, I met with local producers to discuss @USDA's recent specialty crop announcement and the importance of consistent and affordable fertilizer access. Huge
- Replying to @DepSecVadenDon't take my word for it, here are a few of the (many) receipts:
- Today, I sent a response letter to the Senate regarding the reorganization of @forestservice. Sometimes, the truth hurts. The Biden Administration overhired—by thousands—knowing the funding stream was temporary. And on January 17, 2025, Secretary Vilsack received approval to
- Honored to join @usdaRD and a crowd of rural electric cooperatives to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Rural Electrification Act. This law transformed our country, and improved the quality of life for so many of our farmers and rural communities. Before the law’s enactment,
- Today, we remember the brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our great nation. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy every day. We honor their courage and their legacy. 🇺🇸
- Glad to have a former US Attorney on the team!The era of unchecked fraud against the American taxpayer is over. I’m proud to serve as Executive Director of the @WHFraudTF led by @VP Vance and @AFergusonFTC. As a former Trump United States Attorney, I’m continuing the fight against criminals who exploit our nation. My promise
- Stealing funds from the American taxpayer and communities in need is heinous. Today, Aimee Bock was sentenced for her role in the years-long Feeding Our Future scandal. I appreciate the ongoing work of @TheJusticeDept, @OIGUSDA, and local law enforcement, who continue to makeJustice Served: Ringleader of Massive $250M Child Nutrition Fraud Sentenced to Over 41 Years Aimee Bock, mastermind behind the Feeding Our Future scheme, was just sentenced to more than 41 years in federal prison + ordered to pay ~$243 million in restitution. This nonprofit
