Massie Says Money for Farmers in Iran War Supplemental Is 'Ironic'

'Stop the war': Trump asked Congress for $11.1bn to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs. But Massie says there's a simpler fix

The Trump administration has asked Congress for $11.1 billion to help the Agriculture Department support American farmers, according to a funding request reviewed by The Hill. The money is part of a larger supplemental funding package tied to the ongoing war with Iran. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) told The Hill outside the House chamber on Tuesday that the request is “ironic,” since the war itself is driving up the costs the money is meant to offs…

Thomas Massie Slams Congress' $11 Billion USDA Bailout Fix for a Problem the Iran Conflict Created: 'Stop

Thomas Massie opposes Trump's $11 billion USDA aid request, saying the Iran war caused the farm crisis and should be ended.

Massie says money for farmers in Iran war supplemental is ‘ironic’

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) called Congress’ move to ask for more than $11 billion for the Agriculture Department (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war “ironic” on Tuesday. “What’s ironic about that is the… bailout for the farmers was necessitated by the war with Iran,” Massie told The Hill outside the House...

Massie says money for farmers in Iran war supplemental is 'ironic'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) called Congress' move to ask for more than $11 billion for the Agriculture Department (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war “ironic” on Tuesday. “What’s ironic about that is the… bailout for the farmers was necessitated by the war with Iran,” Massie told The Hill outside the House...