President Donald Trump just issued an executive order aimed at boosting the production of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide. According to Politico, his directive has resulted in massive backlash from a key part of his base: the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. It is the second time this year that he has received backlash from key supporters.
MAHA activists, many of whom were brought into the Republican fold by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are absolutely furious about the order. Their whole mission centers on cracking down on toxic chemicals they believe are harming Americans, and glyphosate is a prime target for them. Kelly Ryerson, an influential MAHA figure known online as “Glyphosate Girl,” expressed the sentiment perfectly after watching the reactions on X.
