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Cassidy Holds $8.5M; MAHA’s $1M Letlow Pledge Modest

4/24/2026

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MAHA Pledges $1M

MAHA’s $1 million pledge to Rep. Julia Letlow resulted in only a few hundred thousand dollars spent, showing modest clout.
MAHA Action endorsed Letlow’s Senate campaign, pledged $1 million, and noted incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy leads with $8.5 million cash.
Cassidy supports MAHA on food policy but vaccine opposition will wane after a measles outbreak.
MAHA PAC holds about $400,000 after raising $50,000 in February, far below its $100 million goal.

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MAHA Cautions Apathy

MAHA leaders caution that many supporters feel dispirited and could skip voting in November.
MAHA activists are organizing a “People v Poison” rally outside the Supreme Court as justices consider Monsanto glyphosate liability case.
Democratic pollster Celinda Lake says organic-focused MAHA voters could give Democrats an edge in races.
Iowa teacher Tricia Busch says President Donald Trump’s glyphosate order betrayed her, ending MAHA support.

History

Historical Context

The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, aimed to enhance public health and shifted political dynamics surrounding health policies. In 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. led the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, which received mixed support, with 30% of Americans backing its agenda. MAHA's influence continues to shape health policy debates, particularly regarding vaccines and public health measures.

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MAHA Pledges $1M

MAHA’s $1 million pledge to Rep. Julia Letlow resulted in only a few hundred thousand dollars spent, showing modest clout.
MAHA Action endorsed Letlow’s Senate campaign, pledged $1 million, and noted incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy leads with $8.5 million cash.
Cassidy supports MAHA on food policy but vaccine opposition will wane after a measles outbreak.
MAHA PAC holds about $400,000 after raising $50,000 in February, far below its $100 million goal.

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