A ‘freaked out’ US food industry is hitting back at Maga – with social media influencers
The “Maha” movement blends long-running mainstream concerns about food and farm safety with conspiracy theories about everything from medicine to milk. A Maha “summit” in Washington this week will feature JD Vance and several members of Trump’s cabinet.A KFF poll from May 2026 reveals that some Maha themes resonate with a broad segment of US adults. About four in 10 say they support the Maha movement, while a majority of the public say there is not enough regulation of pesticides used in agriculture (64%) or of chemical food additives (75%).View image in fullscreenAn Eat Real Food rally at Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas, on 26 February.
- ▪The “Maha” movement blends long-running mainstream concerns about food and farm safety with conspiracy theories about everything from medicine to milk.
- ▪A Maha “summit” in Washington this week will feature JD Vance and several members of Trump’s cabinet.A KFF poll from May 2026 reveals that some Maha themes resonate with a broad segment of US adults.
- ▪About four in 10 say they support the Maha movement, while a majority of the public say there is not enough regulation of pesticides used in agriculture (64%) or of chemical food additives (75%).View image in fullscreenAn Eat Real Food rall
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‘RFK Jr believes chronic illness is primarily caused by processed foods and dyes, exposure to certain chemicals, and poor farming practices.’ Composite: The Guardian/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreen‘RFK Jr believes chronic illness is primarily caused by processed foods and dyes, exposure to certain chemicals, and poor farming practices.’ Composite: The Guardian/Getty ImagesFood & drink industryA ‘freaked out’ US food industry is hitting back at Maga – with social media influencersCross-partisan support in Washington on issues like pesticides and food additives pose a threat to the industry’s bottom line Rachel Leingang and Riley MesserWed 30 Sep 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSome of the biggest food and agriculture…
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