A woman in her garden holds a bottle of the weedkiller Roundup with the active ingredient glyphosate. (Photo by Wolf von Dewitz/picture alliance via Getty Images)
A MAHA Commission report released in May 2025 highlighted the concerns surrounding glyphosate as well.
"Some studies have raised concerns about possible links between some of these products and adverse health outcomes, especially in children, but human studies are limited," the report said. "For example, a selection of research studies on a herbicide (glyphosate) have noted a range of possible health effects, ranging from reproductive and developmental disorders as well as cancers, liver inflammation and metabolic disturbances."
A MAHA Commission report released in May 2025 highlighted the concerns surrounding glyphosate as well. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
When reached for comment, RFK Jr. said Trump's directive on glyphosate "puts America first where it matters most," citing the nation's defense readiness and food supply.
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"We must safeguard America’s national security first, because all of our priorities depend on it," he said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "When hostile actors control critical inputs, they weaken our security. By expanding domestic production, we close that gap and protect American families."
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