{"id":1967087,"date":"2023-07-07T18:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T22:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-touts-farm-record-in-iowa-rally\/"},"modified":"2023-07-07T18:34:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T22:34:42","slug":"trump-touts-farm-record-in-iowa-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-touts-farm-record-in-iowa-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump highlights successful farm record at Iowa rally."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-touts-farm-record-in-iowa-rally%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1967087&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"post_content\">\n<h2>Donald J. Trump: The Most Pro-Farmer President<\/h2>\n<p>With the Iowa caucus slowly drawing nearer, 2024 hopeful Donald J. Trump made the case that he was \u201cthe most pro-farmer president that you\u2019ve ever had\u201d at a rally in Council Bluffs, a town across the Missouri River from Nebraska.<\/p>\n<p>To support his case, Mr. Trump ran through a long list of actions he\u2019d taken as commander-in-chief, including repealing former President Barack Obama\u2019s expansive Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt was a truly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-touts-farm-record-in-iowa-rally\/\" title=\"Trump highlights successful farm record at Iowa rally.\">outrageous federal power grab<\/a>,\u201d he told an enthusiastic audience.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>President Joe Biden has made WOTUS more expansive again, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/biden-vetoes-joint-resolution-against-his-water-rule_5177730.html\">vetoing<\/a> a joint resolution of disapproval of his new WOTUS rule from both chambers of Congress earlier this session.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Trump cited various other policies from his presidency to justify his claim of being a uniquely pro-farm executive, including his repeal of numerous United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and his administration\u2019s United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3707652\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/02\/23\/download-1200x800.jpeg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><\/noscript><\/figcaption><\/a><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>He characterized the latter deal as a \u201cgigantic victory for the American farmer,\u201d noting that American eggs, dairy products, and poultry were <a href=\"https:\/\/ustr.gov\/trade-agreements\/free-trade-agreements\/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement\/fact-sheets\/strengthening\">allowed into Canada<\/a> due to USMCA.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI used to come here, in Nebraska and other places, and they\u2019d say, \u2018Oh, it\u2019s so bad what Canada does to us.\u2019 Canada sounds so lovely, but they really ripped off our farmers and really ripped off our country,\u201d Mr. Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>He also referenced his $28 billion payout to farmers, which was carried out amid a U.S.-China trade war in which American agriculture was suffering. Mr. Trump suggested that the money his administration delivered would make it almost impossible for him to lose Iowa.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI actually wanted to sign those checks, but people said it wouldn\u2019t be appropriate,\u201d the former president mused, drawing laughter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Mr. Trump also referenced his moves on ethanol, a fuel produced using corn and other crops.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowafarmbureau.com\/Article\/Ethanol-Industry-in-Iowa-and-the-US#:~:text=Historically%20a%20larger%20share%20of,corn%20is%20used%20for%20ethanol.\">much of Iowa\u2019s corn<\/a> now goes to ethanol production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHistorically a larger share of Iowa\u2019s corn has been used for ethanol relative to the U.S. In recent years 50-70 [percent] of Iowa corn production is used to make ethanol, and 35-40 [percent] of U.S. corn is used for ethanol,\u201d a 2023 article from the Iowa Farm Bureau states.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like to say very strongly and proudly that I fought for Iowa ethanol like no president in history,\u201d Mr. Trump said to applause.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3425950\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15\/GettyImages-1180702410-1200x800.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><\/noscript><\/figcaption><\/a><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>He drew attention to his 2020 promise, made during his first reelection bid, to let gas stations sell the E15 ethanol blend through existing pumps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a big thing as a candidate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Trump also zeroed in on the record of his chief rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. As is increasingly the case, he tacked to Mr. DeSantis\u2019s left\u2014this time on non-fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<p>He drew attention to then-Congressman DeSantis\u2019s cosponsorship in 2017 of a bill that would have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/115th-congress\/house-bill\/1314?s=1&#038;r=1\">eliminated the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">renewable fuel standard<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf he [DeSantis] had his way, the entire economy of Iowa would absolutely collapse,\u201d Mr. Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>He also drew attention to Mr. DeSantis\u2019s recent vetoes of farm subsidies, noting that they drew negative comments from Florida\u2019s Agricultural Commissioner, Wilton Simpson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s going to do that to Iowa and Nebraska and everybody else because that\u2019s his inclination,\u201d Mr. Trump told the crowd.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5302518\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/05\/31\/id5302518-GettyImages-1494686707-1200x800.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><\/noscript><\/figcaption><\/a><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The July 7 rally in Council Bluffs came alongside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donaldjtrump.com\/news\/93bac622-9aff-4b71-8479-565edc0fcb52\">start<\/a> of the former president\u2019s \u201cFarmers for Trump\u201d coalition, led in part by state legislators in the Hawkeye State.<\/p>\n<p>Before he spoke, Mr. Trump lobbed \u201cFarmers for Trump\u201d hats\u2014green with golden letters\u2014into the cheering throng of Trump fans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump has proven himself to be the most pro-farmer president in our nation\u2019s history,\u201d said Republican Iowa State Rep. Mike Sexton, co-chair of Farmers for Trump, in a statement on the announcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump stood up to China taking advantage of Iowa\u2019s farmers, repealed the devastating Waters of the U.S. [WOTUS] rule, protected Iowa\u2019s critical ethanol industry, and replaced NAFTA with the incredible USMCA trade deal,\u201d added Mr. Sexton, who chairs the Iowa House\u2019s committee on agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>Before Mr. Trump spoke, local Republicans and agricultural experts held a panel discussion on agricultural policy.<\/p>\n<p>The speakers on that panel ranged from Justin Schultz of the Renewable Fuels Association to Iowan Matt Whitaker, who served as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/attorney-lin-wood-defends-ag-bill-barr-after-announces-he-is-stepping-down-trump-voters-respond\/\" title=\"Attorney Lin Wood Defends AG Bill Barr After Announces He Is Stepping Down \u2014 Trump Voters Respond\">acting attorney general<\/a> for several months during Mr. Trump\u2019s presidency.<\/p>\n<p>Even as Mr. Trump faces numerous legal challenges, Iowa\u2019s like<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Iowa caucus approaching, Donald J. Trump, eyeing 2024, claimed to be the most farmer-friendly president ever. 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