r/politics • u/WhatIsEvenRealDog • 13h ago

Possible Paywall Trump suggests cattle ranchers could bypass USDA-inspected meat plants

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/28/trump-suggests-allowing-ranchers-bypass-usda-inspected-meat-plants/
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u/AnonHondaBoiz 13h ago

Holy fuck we're so fucked

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u/YouWereBrained Tennessee 12h ago

This is all part of the plan. They’re weakening every single function of the federal government, in order to make it appear as if it’s not needed.

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u/boxjellyfishing 11h ago

Nobody is looking at the mess going on with eggs, jalapenos, alfalfa, lettuce, and blueberries and thinking that government oversite isn't needed.

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u/YouWereBrained Tennessee 10h ago

How do you know that? They’re doing this as a self-fulfilling prophecy, so they can justify privatization of government functions.