The Brett Cooper Show Big Chemical Is Sabotaging MAHA | Episode 134
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Feb 13, 2026 A deep dive into how pesticide industry money and influence are reshaping state rules and regulatory appointments. Discussion of a hidden funding-bill clause that could limit state pesticide oversight and delay federal updates. Tracing corporate mergers and legal battles aiming to block state warning lawsuits. Calls for local activism as liability shield laws spread across states.
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MAHA's Big Early Wins And New Threats
- Brett Cooper argues Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) achieved many food and health reforms in one year.
- She warns the movement may now be compromised by Big Chemical influence in government.
Stealth Provision Threatens Local Authority
- Section 453 in a massive funding bill would limit state and local pesticide regulation and block failure-to-warn lawsuits.
- Brett describes this as a stealthy, anti-democratic tactic to protect chemical manufacturers.
Public Outrage Killed The Provision
- Brett recounts pushing back after Republicans supported the provision and celebrates its removal following public outrage.
- She emphasizes grassroots pressure forced legislators to drop the clause from the bill.