Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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The Trump administration has advocated for hemp industry regulatory changes embedded within a comprehensive spending bill approved by Congress. The proposed modification would substantially advantage a family member connected to Susie Wiles, serving as the president's chief of staff. This legislative maneuver highlights the intersection of executive branch influence and special interest advocacy, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and preferential treatment within federal policy-making processes.
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Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff. continue reading...