'Make America Healthy Again' movement boosts GOP primary candidates despite waning Trump administration ties
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Maya Goldman
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Summary
The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement is helping candidates win Republican primaries, even as its influence with the Trump administration wanes. The movement's focus on healthier food, farming practices, and medical freedom resonates strongly with the GOP base. Businessman Zach Lahn defeated Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa's gubernatorial primary after campaigning against big agriculture and pharmaceutical interests. The movement appears to have developed independent momentum beyond its original political backing.
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Businessman Zach Lahn defeated Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary last week after vowing to take on big agriculture and pharmaceutical interests.
Candidates aligned with the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement are winning in Republican primaries, even as the movement's clout with the Trump administration declines.
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