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Trump's Farmers' Bailout Faces Backlash from Republicans

9/29/2025

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President Donald Trump proposed a farmers' bailout using tariff revenue, drawing criticism from Tim Miller.
Tim Miller called the plan "the stupidest policy" he has encountered.
He questioned Sen. John Thune's defense of the plan on CNN.
Some Republicans, including Sen. Chuck Grassley, oppose the bailout and urge renegotiation.
Miller warned taxpayers would bear the cost.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump proposed a farmers' bailout using tariff revenue, drawing criticism from Tim Miller.
Tim Miller called the plan "the stupidest policy" he has encountered.
He questioned Sen. John Thune's defense of the plan on CNN.
Some Republicans, including Sen. Chuck Grassley, oppose the bailout and urge renegotiation.
Miller warned taxpayers would bear the cost.