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USDA Secretary's Easter Email Sparks Controversy Among Employees

4/10/2026

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On April 9, 2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture employees received an unusual email from Secretary Brooke Rollins, head of the department.
The Easter Sunday message began with "Happy Easter — He is Risen indeed!" and reached about 100,000 federal workers.
Some employees viewed the religious tone in a government context as alarming and inappropriate.

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Story summary

On April 9, 2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture employees received an unusual email from Secretary Brooke Rollins, head of the department.
The Easter Sunday message began with "Happy Easter — He is Risen indeed!" and reached about 100,000 federal workers.
Some employees viewed the religious tone in a government context as alarming and inappropriate.