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And women's rights advocate Riley Gaines said that she was approached to do the same, but she turned them down. RFK actually publicly thanked Gaines for her integrity. And he added, quote, it's troubling that some companies now think they have a right to demand taxpayer money to poison our children. Now, there's also been a campaign to cozy up to Trump.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr. Pepper have all directly engaged with Trump administration officials. They're talking up their commitment to zero sugar options and clear product labeling. Coca-Cola also met with Trump in January and they gifted him that personalized bottle of Diet Coke.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr. Pepper have all directly engaged with Trump administration officials. They're talking up their commitment to zero sugar options and clear product labeling. Coca-Cola also met with Trump in January and they gifted him that personalized bottle of Diet Coke.
The American Beverage Association, or the ABA, which reps all of these big soda companies, they gave money to Trump's inauguration, as they have with past presidents. They also made a public political pitch. They said working families voted for Trump to lift them up and not leave them behind, but snap restrictions would, quote, "...betray those voters and that promise."
The American Beverage Association, or the ABA, which reps all of these big soda companies, they gave money to Trump's inauguration, as they have with past presidents. They also made a public political pitch. They said working families voted for Trump to lift them up and not leave them behind, but snap restrictions would, quote, "...betray those voters and that promise."
In a press conference on Tuesday, ABA Vice President of Public Affairs Meredith Potter argued that that West Virginia law that bans numerous food dyes would hurt West Virginia consumers and the economy in the state over ingredients that she said have been proven safe.
In a press conference on Tuesday, ABA Vice President of Public Affairs Meredith Potter argued that that West Virginia law that bans numerous food dyes would hurt West Virginia consumers and the economy in the state over ingredients that she said have been proven safe.
She said that the ban was rushed and that beverage companies would need at least five years to phase out some of these dyes or update their recipes. I was also able to ask her if the ABA paid influencers to create those posts against SNAP restrictions on soda. And she clearly and emphatically told me, no, the ABA was not behind that campaign and is unaware of who is.
She said that the ban was rushed and that beverage companies would need at least five years to phase out some of these dyes or update their recipes. I was also able to ask her if the ABA paid influencers to create those posts against SNAP restrictions on soda. And she clearly and emphatically told me, no, the ABA was not behind that campaign and is unaware of who is.
Now, we also have Walmart, one of the largest retailers where SNAP benefits are spent. They've engaged in lobbying efforts to stop these restrictions. And believe it or not, there was a lobbyist from the American Heart Association who advocated against these types of restrictions.
Now, we also have Walmart, one of the largest retailers where SNAP benefits are spent. They've engaged in lobbying efforts to stop these restrictions. And believe it or not, there was a lobbyist from the American Heart Association who advocated against these types of restrictions.
That was first reported by The Daily Wire's Luke Rosiak, and the AHA has since claimed that the lobbyists who traveled to Washington miscommunicated.
That was first reported by The Daily Wire's Luke Rosiak, and the AHA has since claimed that the lobbyists who traveled to Washington miscommunicated.
Greenland Prime Minister Mutipi Agde slammed the visit as highly aggressive. Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz are among those who plan to visit this coming Thursday, part of what the Trump administration has called a friendly outreach effort. But Greenlandic leaders say the uninvited trip disrespects their sovereignty, especially amid post-election negotiations.
Greenland Prime Minister Mutipi Agde slammed the visit as highly aggressive. Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz are among those who plan to visit this coming Thursday, part of what the Trump administration has called a friendly outreach effort. But Greenlandic leaders say the uninvited trip disrespects their sovereignty, especially amid post-election negotiations.
Danish leaders echoed the concern, warning that the visits can't be separated from Trump's past statements. President Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to bring Greenland under U.S. control one way or the other.
Danish leaders echoed the concern, warning that the visits can't be separated from Trump's past statements. President Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to bring Greenland under U.S. control one way or the other.
Meteorologists are warning of tornadoes, flash floods, blizzards and wildfires for today through Sunday. Several states will be affected from Texas and Alabama up to Minnesota and Wisconsin. The central states, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee will face the worst of the storms. Meteorologists are predicting over two dozen tornadoes, golf ball-sized hail, and 80 mph winds.
Meteorologists are warning of tornadoes, flash floods, blizzards and wildfires for today through Sunday. Several states will be affected from Texas and Alabama up to Minnesota and Wisconsin. The central states, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee will face the worst of the storms. Meteorologists are predicting over two dozen tornadoes, golf ball-sized hail, and 80 mph winds.
As the storm rolls east Saturday into Sunday, severe thunderstorms and tornado risks will hit Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, while blizzards dump up to a foot of snow in the Dakotas and Minnesota. By Sunday, the entire eastern seaboard from Florida to Massachusetts will likely experience high winds and flash floods.