Ivanka Trump says she wants to expand food access. DOGE cuts are doing the opposite.

Ivanka Trump made her first significant public appearance since her father’s return to the White House by speaking at the Heartland Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas. She discussed her efforts to increase access to fresh produce through her involvement with Planet Harvest, a Chicago-based company focused on innovative solutions in the produce supply chain. Ivanka emphasized her commitment to supporting farmers, reducing food waste, expanding access to fresh food, and promoting good nutrition for improved health. The summit, organized by the Walmart heirs and hosted by Heartland Forward, highlighted the heartland as a center of growth and innovation. Ivanka was interviewed by Arianna Huffington, who praised her focus on democratizing access to healthy food amidst the country’s health challenges. Ivanka’s advocacy for fresh produce contrasts with the administration’s budget cuts impacting federal programs supporting local farmers and food banks, as food insecurity remains a pressing issue in America.