In a tense exchange, Cory Booker questioned what Agriculture Sec. Vilsack's department is doing to reform agribusiness and help poorer Americans access healthier food. Vilsack responded, in part, that consumers sometimes prefer unhealthier foods.
Sen. Cory Booker had a tense back-and-forth with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a closed-door lunch last Thursday over the Biden administration’s efforts to address nutrition in minority communities, people familiar with the matter tell Axios.The heated exchange, which left some senators stunned, is an indication Booker — who, like Joe Biden, ran for president in 2020 — isn’t going to be shy about challenging Biden officials on issues about which he feels strongly.
"Sen. Booker appreciated the opportunity for a robust discussion with Secretary Vilsack and looks forward to continuing his work with the administration on these critical issues,” Maya Krishna-Rogers, Booker's press secretary, told Axios. The discussion was largely focused on corporate consolidation in the agriculture industry and how Democrats can improve their appeal in rural communities.
Vilsack responded, in part, that consumers sometimes prefer unhealthier foods — triggering an even stronger response from Booker.
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