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MAHA Gains Ground as Zeldin Faces Pesticide Backlash

12/23/2025

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In December 2025, Lee Zeldin, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), held multiple meetings with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
Attendees said EPA officials appeared more receptive to MAHA's concerns about pesticide use, including glyphosate.
MAHA submitted a petition to oust Zeldin over his approval of new pesticides and ties to the chemical industry, signaling MAHA's growing influence within the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

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In December 2025, Lee Zeldin, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), held multiple meetings with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
Attendees said EPA officials appeared more receptive to MAHA's concerns about pesticide use, including glyphosate.
MAHA submitted a petition to oust Zeldin over his approval of new pesticides and ties to the chemical industry, signaling MAHA's growing influence within the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.