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Trump's Milk Act Sparks Controversy Over Racism Claims

2/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on January 14, 2026.
Arthur Caplan, a bioethicist, criticized the legislation, arguing that whole milk symbolizes white supremacy and has ties to racist messaging.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defended the act as a positive step for school nutrition.
Wesley J. Smith, another bioethicist, dismissed Caplan's claims, saying, "Sometimes whole milk is just whole milk."

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on January 14, 2026.
Arthur Caplan, a bioethicist, criticized the legislation, arguing that whole milk symbolizes white supremacy and has ties to racist messaging.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defended the act as a positive step for school nutrition.
Wesley J. Smith, another bioethicist, dismissed Caplan's claims, saying, "Sometimes whole milk is just whole milk."