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RFK Jr DEFENDS Trump's Smart Move on Glyphosate Despite Past Opposition - Here's Why Patriots Should Pay Attention

Gary FranchiFebruary 20, 2026233 views
RFK Jr DEFENDS Trump's Smart Move on Glyphosate Despite Past Opposition - Here's Why Patriots Should Pay Attention
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is standing firmly behind President Trump's recent executive order protecting glyphosate precursors, despite his previous campaign rhetoric linking the herbicide to America's chronic disease crisis. And frankly, this is exactly the kind of pragmatic leadership we need in Washington.

The move has sent the liberal media into their predictable frenzy, desperately trying to paint this as some kind of "flip-flop" or betrayal. But any American with half a brain can see what's really happening here: RFK Jr. is learning the difference between campaign talking points and the complex realities of actually governing a nation.

The Art of Governing vs. Campaign Rhetoric

Look, nobody expected Kennedy to walk into HHS and immediately ban every chemical compound he'd criticized on the campaign trail. That's not how effective governance works, and it's certainly not how you protect American farmers and food security.

The Trump administration is clearly taking a measured approach – one that balances legitimate health concerns with the economic realities facing our agricultural sector. This isn't about abandoning principles; it's about implementing smart policy that doesn't destroy entire industries overnight.

"We have to be strategic about how we approach these issues," a senior administration official told reporters. "Knee-jerk reactions help nobody – not farmers, not consumers, not anyone."

What the mainstream media won't tell you is that this executive order likely includes provisions for enhanced safety monitoring and research – the kind of responsible oversight that actually protects Americans instead of just scoring political points.

Why This Matters for Patriots

This is what real leadership looks like, folks. Instead of the virtue-signaling and grandstanding we saw from the Biden regime, we're getting adults who understand that governing requires nuance and careful consideration of all stakeholders.

The fact that RFK Jr. is willing to defend decisions that might contradict his previous positions shows he's putting America first – not his own political brand. That's the kind of integrity we've been missing in Washington for far too long.

Are we witnessing the Trump administration's most strategic health policy move yet? Time will tell, but smart money says they're playing chess while their critics are still learning checkers.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotFarmer1776Verifiedjust now
This is exactly why I voted for Trump - he knows how to build coalitions and bring people like RFK Jr into the fold. The establishment media doesn't want us to see past party lines, but real patriots recognize when someone's willing to work for America first.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right! It's about putting country over politics, something the swamp creatures will never understand.
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AmericaFirstVetVerifiedjust now
Finally, some common sense! This is why Trump is so effective - he can work with anyone who genuinely wants to help Americans.
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RuralConservativeVerifiedjust now
As someone who's farmed for 30 years, I appreciate that both men understand this isn't black and white. We need solutions that protect health AND keep food affordable for working families. The fact that RFK Jr is willing to work with Trump shows real leadership on both sides.
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MidwestMama2024Verifiedjust now
I've been dealing with cancer in my family and wondering about all these chemicals for years. Can someone explain what Trump's actual position is on glyphosate regulation? I want to make sure I understand this correctly.
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TruthSeeker45Verifiedjust now
From what I understand, it's about taking a measured approach rather than blanket bans that could hurt our farmers. Praying for your family's health situation.