Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) has voiced his disapproval of Congress’ decision to seek more than $11 billion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war.
Terming the move “ironic,” Massie, a Kentucky farmer himself, told The Hill that the war with Iran necessitated the bailout for farmers. The funds are intended to compensate farmers for the increased fuel and fertilizer prices caused by the war.
