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Before winning the GOP primary for Iowa governor, Zach Lahn attacked Big Ag, a stance once unthinkable for Republicans in the Corn Belt.
— He beat a Trump-endorsed candidate.
— Lahn had discussed his run with RFK Jr., who was supportive.
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RFK Jr. wanted a health overhaul led by outsiders. Now some are gone, raising concerns from some MAHA allies about his influence.
— Some officials argue leaders, like Wiles, are committed to MAHA & changes are to reduce "unnecessary noise"
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A plea to Joe Rogan. An appeal to Trump: How Republicans came to embrace psychedelics
Veterans and high-ranking officials, like RFK Jr., have pushed the issue. Policy proposals had been sketched out months before Trump sought to elevate the issue
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Casey Means blamed senators for blocking her nomination, calling it an "act of aggression" against MAHA.
Saphier has been openly critical of some of Kennedy's moves on vaccines and Tylenol announcement.
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Trump pulled Casey Means's nomination for surgeon general
Means said it came down to "three disgruntled senators" & doesn't represent MAHA's momentum
New pick Nicole Saphier has criticized RFK Jr.'s moves
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