"Brooke's commitment to support the American Farmer, defense of American Food Self-Sufficiency, and the restoration of Agriculture-dependent American Small Towns is second to none." — President Donald J. Trump

 

The momentum is strong for Brooke Rollins as President Donald J. Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins — a domestic policy expert and lawyer whose life has been spent immersed in agricultural advocacy, education, and policy — will champion farmers, protect food self-sufficiency, and revitalize agriculture-dependent small towns across the country.

 

Here's what they're saying:

 

Incoming Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chair John Boozman (R-AR): "Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her nomination to serve as Secretary of USDA. I look forward to working with her to ensure that modern agriculture remains competitive and allows farm families to thrive so they can continue to supply an affordable and abundant supply of food and fiber."

 

 

House Committee on Agriculture Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA): "Congratulations to @BrookeLRollins on the nomination to lead USDA. I look forward to working with you and @realDonaldTrump to make agriculture great again!"

 

Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue: "I love Brooke Rollins. I think she has a heart for America, she has a heart for working people, and certainly—from a Texas girl and graduate of Texas A&M—she understands the rural culture of America ... She's a good listener and will be great for American agriculture."

 

Senator John Hoeven (R-ND): "Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her nomination to be the next Sec. of Agriculture. As a member of the Senate Agriculture & Ag Approps Committees, I look forward to her confirmation hearing & working w/the Trump administration to bolster our producers & rural communities."

 

Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS): "A big congratulations to @BrookeLRollins. We have a lot of work to do to right the wrongs the Biden-Harris Administration failures have caused American Agriculture. I look forward to hitting the ground running to pass a Farmers First Farm Bill, expand our trade markets, and always ensure we give our Kansas farmers and ranchers, who help feed the world, a seat at the table at the highest levels of government. On day one we will be ready to fight for Rural America!"

 

 

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL): ".@BrookeLRollins is a conservative warrior and will be a great Ag Secretary. I look forward to working with her to pass a Farm Bill that will put our farmers, foresters, and producers FIRST."

 

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA): "Congratulations to Brooke Rollins nominated 2b Pres Trump Scty of Ag I look fwd to working w her to help family farmers & strengthen rural America Brooke has a lot of policy experience &I'm eager to learn more abt her ag policy positions I enjoyed working w her on First Step Act"

 

Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE): "Met with @BrookeLRollins, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, to discuss how we can support Nebraska’s #1 industry and strengthen rural communities across our state."

 

Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): "Enjoyed seeing President-elect @realDonaldTrump's nominee to lead @USDA, @BrookeLRollins, today. Thanks for stopping by!"

 

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA): "Congratulations @BrookeLRollins! I look forward to working alongside her and President Trump to fight for Iowa farmers and stand up for rural America."

 

 

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL): "Congratulations, @BrookeLRollins! I have no doubt you will work tirelessly to deliver for our farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to quickly confirming your nomination very soon!"

 

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT): "Congratulations to my friend @BrookeLRollins, who will become the next Secretary of Agriculture"

 

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA): "Thumbs up to my dear friend @BrookeLRollins who is a principled leader of President Trump’s America First agenda. As Secretary of Agriculture, she will fight for our nation’s hardworking farmers and producers and help make America great again! Congratulations to Brooke!"

 

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY): "Congratulations to the incredible @BrookeLRollins on your nomination to be President @realDonaldTrump's next Secretary of Agriculture! President Trump's America First agenda will deliver record results for America’s hardworking farmers, growers and producers!"

 

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX): "Congratulations to Brooke Rollins. An outstanding choice by President Trump."

 

Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-AK): "Congrats, @BrookeLRollins! I look forward to working with you on Alaska's critical agriculture issues. Our great state has vast resources, forests, and critical minerals that can help strengthen America. Here's to a swift confirmation so we can get to work!"

 

Gov. Brad Little (R-ID): "With 60% of Idaho administered by the Interior and U.S. Forest Service, Trump designated Secretaries @DougBurgum & @BrookeLRollins, who understand our Western challenges, bodes well for Idaho!"

 

Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE): "I was honored to meet today with incoming Secretary of Agriculture @BrookeLRollins and discuss our shared priorities for agricultural producers, strengthening American energy independence, and feeding a growing world. Secretary Rollins is a dynamic and experienced leader and I look forward to partnering with her and President @realDonaldTrump to put America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers first."

 

 

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA): "Looking forward to working with @BrookeLRollins on behalf of Iowa's farmers and ranchers!"

 

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR): "President @realDonaldTrump, @BrookeLRollins, and @RobertKennedyJr are committed to Making America Healthy Again."

 

Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN): "From one Hereford cattle farmer to another — congrats to our next Ag Secretary, @BrookeLRollins!"

 

American Farm Bureau Federation: "We congratulate Brooke Rollins on her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture. We're pleased she has a good relationship with our state Farm Bureau in Texas and hope to build on it if she's confirmed by the Senate. We're encouraged by her statement that she'd 'fight for America's farmers and our nation’s agricultural communities.' Effective leadership at USDA is more important than ever as farmers and ranchers face a struggling agricultural economy."

 

National Cattlemen's Beef Association: "From her time as a college student studying agriculture development to her distinguished career in Texas and Washington, Brooke Rollins has a history of fighting for Main Street and rural America. America's cattle producers need a Secretary of Agriculture who will protect family farms and ranches, roll back crushing regulations, and stand up for rural values—and we look forward to working with Secretary-Designate Rollins to make it happen."

 

National Pork Producers Council: "Congratulations to Ms. Rollins on her nomination as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. We look forward to collaborating with the next Secretary to address the challenges impacting our industry. Pork producers continue to rely on strong leadership to support agriculture and ensure the success of American farmers."

 

National Corn Growers Association: "We congratulate Brooke Rollins on her nomination to be the next Secretary of Agriculture. We look forward to working with Ms. Rollins and the president-elect on issues of importance to production agriculture, including the expansion of domestic and international markets for corn and improved farm and tax policies."

 

American Soybean Association: "We appreciate that Rollins holds a degree in agriculture development and grew up on a farm and that she will bring that perspective, along with her policy experience from the previous Trump administration, to the role. The mission carried out by USDA is vital to the continued success both domestically and abroad for U.S. soybean farmers. ASA welcomes the opportunity to share the importance of soy in the U.S. economy and work with the department and this nominee upon her confirmation on issues critical to farmers."

 

American Sugar Alliance: "America's sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and factory workers applaud President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to ensuring that agriculture remains a vital cornerstone of our nation’s economy and food security. Agriculture is facing historic challenges, and we look forward to working with Secretary-designate Rollins to support our farmers, protect rural communities, and preserve the most abundant and diverse food supply in the world."

 

National Milk Producers Federation: "Congratulations to @BrookeLRollins on her nomination to become the next @USDA Secretary. #Dairy farmers are ready to hit the ground running in 2025!"

 

National Potato Council: "Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her nomination and we look forward to working with her to build a stronger, more resilient U.S. #potato industry that protects our family farms and the 700k-plus jobs supported by the industry."

 

National Farmers Union: "I congratulate Ms. Rollins on her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture on behalf of National Farmers Union's farmer and rancher members across the country. I am hopeful her rural roots instilled in her the important role family farmers and ranchers play in supporting our nation's economy ... We are eager to collaborate on solutions that ensure fair markets, a robust agriculture economy, and vibrant rural communities. Together, we can advance a stronger future for agriculture and rural America."

 

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture: "NASDA members look forward to working with a leader who is committed to ensuring agriculture leads the way toward a healthy and resilient world. As co-regulators with the federal government on environmental, agricultural and food safety policies, NASDA will work with Brooke Rollins to continue seeking innovative opportunities and solutions for our food, fiber and fuel supply."

 

Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC): "Great choice by President @realdonaldtrump! With Ag the #1 industry in NC, my friend @BrookeLRollins is the strong leader we need as our next Agriculture Secretary. She will support our farmers and producers and Make American Agriculture Great Again!"

 

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR): "Congratulations to @BrookeLRollins on her nomination by @realDonaldTrump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture! I'm also a proud FFA alum and was raised in an ag-rich community – I’m excited to see her bring America First policies to USDA to support our farmers and ranchers!"

 

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI): "I am really looking forward to working with @BrookeLRollins as the new SecAg. Time to put our Agriculture Industry Front and Center!"

 

Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY): "Congratulations @BrookeLRollins!! As President @realDonaldTrump's Secretary of Agriculture we look forward to working to deliver relief and results for Upstate NY and America’s farmers!"

 

Rep. John Rose (R-TN): ".@BrookeLRollins is a former @TexasFFA State Officer, Student Body President of Texas A&M, and was raised on a family farm. I believe she will serve America's farmers, ranchers, and producers well as @realDonaldTrump's next Secretary of Agriculture."

 

Fort Worth (TX) Mayor Mattie Parker: "Huge congrats to Fort Worth's own @BrookeLRollins. No one more qualified and prepared to lead the Department of Agriculture."

 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-TX): "She was the acting director of the United States Domestic Policy Council during his first term and now she joins his cabinet. Her degree is in agriculture from Texas A&M. It's great to see a former Texas FFA student overseeing this incredibly important position in America's food supply."

 

Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge (R-AR): "Our farm family is excited about ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ nomination of ⁦@BrookeLRollins ⁩to be Secretary of Agriculture  @USDA. American farmers are critical to our health & national security!"

 

Former Gov. Phil Bryant (R-MS): "I have been honored to work with @BrookeLRollins for the last four years at @A1Policy and when she was in the White House before creating this amazing organization.  I can't think of anyone who has a more natural ability to lead.  This Texas strong woman will Make Agriculture Great Again."

 

Former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX): "Always great to have an Aggie in the cabinet! #GigEm #MAGA2024"

 

College Football Hall of Fame Coach Lou Holtz: "The Far Left can keep calling Trump a misogynist, but the facts speak for themselves: He continues to nominate strong women like @BrookeLRollins to key roles. I've known Brooke for over 30 years—she's an incredible mother and leader who helped shape Trump's domestic policy in the last Trump White House. She's the perfect choice for Secretary of Agriculture!"

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