Rep. Thomas Massie Says He Is Open to Agriculture Secretary Role in Trump Administration

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), known for his strong advocacy for small-scale farming and raw, natural food sources, has indicated he is “ready and willing” to join President-elect Trump’s administration in a capacity related to agriculture.

In a statement shared on the social platform X, Massie clarified Wednesday that he has not yet accepted a formal role, specifically denying recent rumors that he has received any formal commitments or offers from the Trump transition team.

Massie also reflected on President Trump’s recent victory, viewing it as a clear mandate to address critical agricultural issues and improve Americans’ health through sustainable practices.

Massie wrote:

“President Trump’s resounding victory secured a mandate for big ideas like reversing chronic disease, conserving our land, and empowering American farmers.

His campaign unified many neglected constituencies, from the Amish who just want to be left alone to grow healthy food, to parents who want more access to nutritious food for their families.

I stand ready and willing to help the President with any part of his bold agenda to focus on the health and well being of Americans, but I have received no commitments or offers from President Trump’s team, and any discussion of the transition are premature.”

President Trump’s resounding victory secured a mandate for big ideas like reversing chronic disease, conserving our land, and empowering American farmers.

His campaign unified many neglected constituencies, from the Amish who just want to be left alone to grow healthy food, to… https://t.co/XlZ0o0MA4N

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) November 6, 2024

Fox News reported:

Massie has previously indicated that he would be interested in serving as secretary of agriculture.

“I think I could do some good for this country as Secretary of Agriculture, for any president,” he tweeted in July.

Massie issued a statement on Friday, Oct. 25, in which he endorsed Trump for president. On Sunday, Oct. 27, Massie told Fox News Digital in a statement that he had spoken with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump.

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Massie, who describes himself on X as an engineer, farmer, and inventor, has called for reforming the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“End corruption in government. Reform FDA, USDA, and CDC, so people have real choices and honest information, uncorrupted by corporate influence,” he tweeted in September.