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USDA Funds $16,400 for Trump, Lincoln Banners Amid Cuts

8/14/2025

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USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins allocated $16,400 for banners of President Trump and Abraham Lincoln at headquarters.
The banners commemorate the USDA's 163rd anniversary, amid ongoing cuts to school and food bank assistance.
Currently, only two of the three ordered banners are displayed; the third featuring Rollins is not yet installed.
USDA states the banners honor significant historical moments and leadership.

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Story summary

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins allocated $16,400 for banners of President Trump and Abraham Lincoln at headquarters.
The banners commemorate the USDA's 163rd anniversary, amid ongoing cuts to school and food bank assistance.
Currently, only two of the three ordered banners are displayed; the third featuring Rollins is not yet installed.
USDA states the banners honor significant historical moments and leadership.