Donald Trump on Friday appointed country star John Rich as special envoy for American landowners, the latest celebrity the president has tapped for such a role.
Per the Department of Agriculture, a “key focus of Rich’s work will be advocating for landowners facing pressure related to large-scale solar and wind development that may impact productive farmland, ranchland, and rural livelihoods. He will work closely with USDA leadership and stakeholders to ensure landowners have a strong voice in decisions affecting their property and communities.”
The Trump administration has cut subsidies to solar and wind projects, and the president has frequently
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