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Trump Glyphosate Meeting Spurs Activist Warning, Order Condemnation

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO, arranged a White House meeting that placed MAHA activists opposite President Donald Trump and the Health Secretary.
Vani Hari warned the movement may stay home at the midterms unless the meeting produces concrete glyphosate policy changes, which activists say is required for Trump support.
Activists condemned an executive order favoring domestic glyphosate supply and the administration’s support for Bayer in a Supreme Court case.

History

Historical Context

In 2016 Bayer announced a $66 billion purchase of Monsanto; the deal closed in June 2018, giving Bayer control of Roundup. Massive Roundup lawsuits forced Bayer to agree to a $9.6 billion settlement in June 2020 and to back 2024 state bills drafted with Bayer input. These precedents show how corporate-government alliances shape pesticide regulation and political battles.

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Story summary

Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO, arranged a White House meeting that placed MAHA activists opposite President Donald Trump and the Health Secretary.
Vani Hari warned the movement may stay home at the midterms unless the meeting produces concrete glyphosate policy changes, which activists say is required for Trump support.
Activists condemned an executive order favoring domestic glyphosate supply and the administration’s support for Bayer in a Supreme Court case.

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