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Trump officials play Biden blame game as screwworm spreads

Trump officials play Biden blame game as screwworm spreads

Summary

Cases of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, are spreading and threatening the U.S. beef and cattle industry. The Trump administration says the return of the screwworm is linked to the immigration policies of President Biden.

Key Facts

  • New World screwworm is a parasitic fly harmful to cattle.
  • The screwworm was eliminated in the U.S. in the 1960s.
  • The screwworm has recently appeared again and is spreading.
  • The Trump administration is responding to this problem.
  • Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins links the resurgence to immigration policies.
  • The screwworm outbreak is seen as a threat to the beef and cattle industry.
  • Officials are discussing who is responsible for the return of the pest.
  • The situation involves government actions related to agriculture and immigration.
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