The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) is proud to announce its endorsement of Representative Thomas Massie for Secretary of Agriculture. His commitment to individual liberty, sustainable farming practices, and the protection of small American farms makes him the ideal candidate for this position.
Massie’s record in Congress speaks for itself as a tireless advocate for the rights of small farmers. He has championed such legislation as the PRIME Act (Processing Revival and Interstate Meat Exemption Act), which aims to reduce federal barriers for local farmers and processors, allowing them to sell meat directly to consumers, free from the heavy hand of restrictive USDA regulation. This would be a game-changer for Iowa families; providing more local food choices, fostering rural economic growth, creating local jobs, and empowering independent farmers across Iowa.
Massie has consistently advocated for American farmers, particularly those from small, independent operations, whose voices are often drowned out by large agricultural interests and lobbyists. His commitment to transparency and accountability has led him to challenge controversial programs like the USDA’s Checkoff system. This program mandates high fees, disproportionately affecting Iowa’s small and independent farmers, and often benefits larger corporations at the expense of smaller competitors. By opposing the Checkoff program, Massie has demonstrated his support for family farms—a stance that resonates deeply with Iowans who believe in fair, competitive markets.
“Rep. Massie’s vision for American agriculture aligns perfectly with the principles Iowans hold dear,” said Jules Cutler, Chair of the LPIA. “By prioritizing the rights of small farmers and pushing back against government overreach, Massie exemplifies the kind of leadership needed to restore true agricultural freedom.”
During his campaign, President-Elect Trump recognized the growing influence of libertarian principles, shaping his ‘unity’ strategy. At the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C., he expressed his commitment to bringing liberty-minded voices into his administration. While appointing Rep. Thomas Massie as Secretary of Agriculture may not directly fulfill the pledge to appoint a formal Libertarian, it would nonetheless be a powerful choice. Massie’s unwavering commitment to limited government, free markets, and agricultural independence reflects the values that resonate deeply with both libertarians and freedom-loving Americans.
The Libertarian Party of Iowa remains steadfast in its mission to defend liberty and ensure that government works for the people, not against them. With Mr. Massie at the helm of the USDA, we believe American agriculture can thrive once again, free from unnecessary federal intervention.
I met Massie, what a goofball. He wears that digital counter lapel pin he “Made” showing the National Debt. Kentucky has one big plan for State Employees, teachers, and other Government workers called the Kentucky Employee’s Health Plan (KEHP). Employees must pay $756 monthly, and taxpayers pay $1,429 monthly, a total premium of $2,185.
I told Massie that Trump’s low-cost Short-Term Medical for a 30-year-old couple and two children in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is $279 monthly with an HSA-qualified $6,000 deductible. I said, “The employee saves $477 monthly or $5,724 Annual Savings (AS). The taxpayers save $17,148 annually per employee!”
Then I asked Massie, “How much will the Federal Treasury save on the Employer Insurance Exclusion?” The Kentucky goofball said, “I’m not answering questions!”
Excuse me, these fruitcake politicians come to Iowa and try and tell us crap. YOU would think if they heard that whole families could get health insurance for $279 monthly, why in the hell are taxpayers’ plans costing over $2,000 monthly? None of these politicians are that smart. It’s sad. The answer to the question is that the Fed loses income tax and payroll tax, or policy wonks; like me, we calculate 40% of the premium as the cost to the Federal Treasury.
You don’t come to Iowa and tell us about Republican Healthcare Reform; these uninformed politicians learn about Republican Reform from Iowans, except for Fruitcake Massie and his sidekick Chip Roy, who is also a fruitcake.
Please understand that Tom Massie and Chip Roy are simply uninformed politicians. Where Iowa Republicans know for a fact the Harlan and Jefferson teachers are scammed into paying over $1,400 monthly to Blue Cross, and they refuse to say a word! It Reminds me of every single newspaper in the state of Iowa. Every radio station, like Simon Conway on WHO the Reagan Station, WMT, WOC, and WFLA in Orlando, screamed STOP Trump’s Obamacare Repeal in 2017. Rand Paul and Massie both said Trump’s American Healthcare Act was Dead On Arrival (DOA).
Will Iowa Republicans stop Trump’s Healthcare Reform again to save Blue Cross in 2025?