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Trump's Banner Unveiled as USDA Faces Mass Employee Exodus

5/15/2025

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A striking banner of President Donald Trump now adorns the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sharing space with one of Abraham Lincoln. Secretary Brooke Rollins lauded Trump's vision for farmers, while the department grapples with a staggering workforce reduction, as 15,000 employees have left, with plans to double that figure amid sweeping reforms.

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A striking banner of President Donald Trump now adorns the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sharing space with one of Abraham Lincoln. Secretary Brooke Rollins lauded Trump's vision for farmers, while the department grapples with a staggering workforce reduction, as 15,000 employees have left, with plans to double that figure amid sweeping reforms.