‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them
Small farmers in the United States say President Trump is abandoning them after he promised support during his campaign. The US Department of Agriculture is cutting some grants, saying the programs focus too much on diversity, equity and inclusion and waste money. Lawrencia Rogers, a 33‑year‑old farmer in Iowa, grows vegetables on a tiny plot and says the funding cut feels like a slap in the face. She says getting into farming is hard without family ties, and the loss of aid makes her dream harder to reach.
Why it matters
This shows how federal policy changes directly affect small farms and the local food supply. It also highlights the political tension over campaign promises made to rural voters.
- Why are small farmers upset with Trump?
- They say he promised help but the USDA is now cutting funds they rely on.
- What reason does the USDA give for cutting the funds?
- It says the programs focus too much on diversity, equity and inclusion and waste money.
All outlets frame the story the same way, focusing on farmers feeling abandoned by Trump after USDA funding cuts.