TRUMP LIVE: President Speaks to Farmers at the White House

President Trump delivers a rousing speech to a record gathering of American farmers on the White House South Lawn, celebrating his administration's pro-agriculture policies. He highlights $12 billion in recent farm relief, the repeal of Biden-era EPA water restrictions, and the elimination of the estate tax on family farms—calling it a life-saving measure that prevents farm foreclosures and suicides. Trump emphasizes sweeping tax cuts, including 100% first-year depreciation for farm equipment, expanded trade deals with China (now shipping $40 billion in soybeans), and new regulations allowing farmers to repair their own machinery, saving up to $30,000 per repair. He also announces a new 'Product of the USA' food label, lower grocery prices (including a 60% drop in egg prices), and emergency E15 fuel access to reduce fuel costs. The speech veers into controversial territory with criticism of Minnesota’s leadership, claims about Somali immigrants stealing $19 billion, and a dig at transgender athletes, before returning to agricultural policy. The episode closes with reflections from farmers Joel Virek and Michael Cliver, who praise the administration’s impact on their livelihoods and future planning.