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Dr. Nestle's Food Politics Ignite Laughter at Stone Barns

4/7/2025

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On a lively February afternoon in Westchester County, N.Y., the Stone Barns Center buzzed with energy as staff enjoyed dinner while Dr. Marion Nestle passionately delved into food politics. Her unexpected mention of Donald Trump's critique of the "industrial food complex," following his appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the health department, sparked laughter and camaraderie among the attendees.

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On a lively February afternoon in Westchester County, N.Y., the Stone Barns Center buzzed with energy as staff enjoyed dinner while Dr. Marion Nestle passionately delved into food politics. Her unexpected mention of Donald Trump's critique of the "industrial food complex," following his appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the health department, sparked laughter and camaraderie among the attendees.