MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight
Summary
A group called "MAHA moms," activists concerned about health risks from the herbicide glyphosate, protested outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it heard a case that could limit lawsuits against Bayer, the company that owns Monsanto. These activists support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health agenda and are trying to influence Congress and public policy on chemical safety before the upcoming elections.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court heard arguments in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a case about Bayer’s liability for its glyphosate herbicide.
- Glyphosate was a main ingredient in Bayer’s Roundup product and has been linked to cancer claims.
- Bayer has already paid about $11 billion to settle nearly 100,000 lawsuits related to glyphosate.
- The “MAHA moms” group supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign and health policies.
- President Donald Trump had said he would appoint Kennedy as health secretary but his administration supported Bayer in court.
- The activists are largely white, wealthy, and well-educated women who became involved due to personal or family health issues.
- These activists have pressured Congress against a bill that would protect Bayer from pesticide lawsuits.
- A bipartisan amendment aligned with MAHA’s views passed in the House to challenge Bayer’s liability protections.
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