Brooke Rollins Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Immigration and Trade Policies in USDA Nomination Hearing

Trump's Agriculture Secretary nominee pledges to balance mass deportations and tariffs with protections for farmers and rural communities.

Brooke Rollins, President Trump's nominee for Agriculture Secretary, expressed support for mass deportations while acknowledging potential labor shortages in the farming sector.
Rollins pledged to work with the Labor Department to address gaps in the agricultural workforce, potentially through reforms to the H-2A visa program.
Senators raised concerns over Trump's proposed tariffs, with Rollins committing to advocate for farmers and explore financial aid to mitigate potential economic impacts.
Rollins vowed to prioritize disaster relief for farmers and address challenges posed by corporate buyouts of small farms while supporting rural development programs.
The nominee emphasized her commitment to bipartisan collaboration and ensuring fair treatment for all states in USDA programs, including wildfire response efforts.