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Former Ag Sec. Sonny Perdue gives his reaction to Brooke Rollins’ hearing

January 24, 2025 10:49 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The confirmation process for USDA Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins is well underway.

Yesterday, she addressed key priorities before the Senate Agriculture Committee for nearly four hours.

Former Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss his thoughts on the hearing, if USDA will change under her leadership, and what we can expect next regarding her confirmation.

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