‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them

Small farmers in Iowa feel betrayed by the Trump administration's recent decision to cut funding from the USDA, claiming it's a betrayal of the president's campaign promises to support them. The funding cuts, justified by the administration citing 'DEI' (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and wasteful spending, have left farmers like Lawrencia Rogers, who manages a modest plot of land, worried about their future. This move underscores a significant shift in the administration's priorities, raising concerns about the future of small-scale farming and the broader agricultural community's reliance on federal support.