Introduction
On a 200-acre farm and cattle ranch in Bandera, Texas, Mollie Engelhart grows organic produce, sells raw milk, and writes a daily column about the power of regenerative agriculture. She’s a farmer and a Make America Healthy Again mom who doesn’t like being called a MAHA mom. She prefers to think of herself as 'MAHA-aligned'.
The MAHA movement
The MAHA movement emerged as a response to the perception that the US food system is contaminated with chemicals. Mollie Engelhart, like many other MAHA supporters, voted for President Donald Trump in the last election, mainly due to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement and their joint promise to clean up America’s chemical-laden food system. However, over the past year and a half, that faith has frayed.
The Roundup issue
MAHA is disappointed with the Trump administration due to its open support of Bayer, the manufacturer of the popular pesticide Roundup. The Roundup case was recently decided by the Supreme Court, which determined that states cannot mandate more information on the product’s label than required by federal law. This means that claims against Bayer will have limited pathways of legal recourse.
MAHA’s reaction
Hours after the Supreme Court decision, Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting regenerative agriculture and American farm resilience. However, this action was seen as contradictory and hypocritical, as the Trump administration has supported Bayer and the use of pesticides. Mollie Engelhart says that 'it seems a little schizophrenic' and that 'none of us can be a one-issue voter anymore'.
Political consequences
MAHA’s reaction may have significant political consequences. A poll conducted in October last year showed that 74% of MAHA supporters identify as Republicans, but 47% believe that the Trump administration has not done enough to 'Make America Healthy Again'. Additionally, 28% of MAHA voters disapprove of the way the administration is handling food and vaccine policy.
Conclusion
Trump’s attempt to appease MAHA’s fury over Roundup backfired. The Supreme Court decision and Trump’s executive order on regenerative agriculture are seen as contradictory and hypocritical. MAHA’s reaction may have significant political consequences, especially in the midterm elections.
Source / Reference
This story was originally published by Grist with the title Trump tried to appease MAHA’s fury over Roundup. It backfired. on July 7, 2026.