Basically, this is a great example of the importance of working in a bipartisan way. If the animal movement had been more focused on building political allies on both sides of the aisle, this could actually be some of the best opportunity to pass anti-factory farming legislation.
There are also reasons why this might be the most animal-friendly US administration ever:
Tulsi Gabbard, involved with Trump’s transition team, is an ethical vegan/vegetarian
RFK Jr, also involved in Trump’s transition team, hates Big Ag and factory farming, and might end up in the USDA.
Vivek Ramaswamy is getting more and more interested in animal welfare
(more tenuous) JD Vance’s wife is vegetarian and he’s spoken positively about vegetarianism.
Sid Miller, tipped to be head of the USDA, is outspoken against the EATS Act, even writing an op-ed on why we should uphold things like Prop 12 and Question 2.
Basically, this is a great example of the importance of working in a bipartisan way. If the animal movement had been more focused on building political allies on both sides of the aisle, this could actually be some of the best opportunity to pass anti-factory farming legislation.
First, I loved this comment. I think we might have more philosophical animal support in the highest places in this administration than ever before.
Second, I’m not going to pretend that animal welfare is predominantly left wing but I’ve been surprised at the recent reception among right wingers.