Conspirituality 298: MAHA’s Glyphosate Meltdown [feat Mallory DeMille]
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Mar 5, 2026 Mallory DeMille, journalist who tracks influencer-driven health disinformation, returns to report on MAHA's meltdown over a glyphosate executive order. She recounts the online fury, accusations of betrayal, and the split among influencers. Short takes cover corporate liability, political spins, sensational reproductive claims, and the messy activism and marketing fallout.
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Defense Production Act Framed Glyphosate As National Security
- Trump's executive order invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic glyphosate supply and may grant liability shields to manufacturers.
- The EO names Bayer as the sole domestic producer, framing glyphosate as a national defense and food-security issue.
Maha Influencers Felt Betrayed By RFK Jr.'s Defense
- Maha influencers reacted with shock and betrayal when RFK Jr. defended the executive order expanding glyphosate production.
- Prominent voices like Alex Clark posted visibly emotional responses calling the move a betrayal of the movement.
Glyphosate Is Widely Used But Hard To Replace Quickly
- Glyphosate is widely used but entangled in an industrial agricultural system that would struggle to switch overnight.
- Removing glyphosate without a transition could cause major disruptions to farm yields and supply chains, as critics warn.