These MAGA Voters Are Getting Hit Hardest By Trump Policies — And They're 'Upset'

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Donald Trump’s policies are screwing over a core part of his base — again.

The nation is only a few days into a government shutdown, with no clear end in sight. As Democrats and Republicans spar over funding demands, hundreds of thousands of civil servants have been furloughed, including half of the nearly 86,000 employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The essential functions of the agency, like food inspections, will continue. However, other programs, such as the Farm Service Agency, which is responsible for distributing loans and financial aid to farmers, will be forced to furlough two-thirds of its employees.

For some U.S. farmers — a group that Trump claims to champion — the shutdown, combined with one of the president’s central policies, couldn’t have come at a worse time.

The agriculture business can be volatile, as bad weather, pests, and disease can significantly reduce the amount of money a grower will bring in. Normally, the USDA would be tasked with easing some of the economic pain for farmers through various programs. The agency provides loans, offers disaster assistance and makes other payments. USDA also plays a role in international trade agreements and negotiations. However, all those programs and negotiations are now on hold.