The United States Department of Agriculture was forced to debunk Republicans claim that President Biden’s climate plan includes a ban on red meat.
“This is a fabrication. There is no such effort or policy that exists by this Administration. It’s not a part of the climate plan nor the emissions targets. It is not real,” a U. S. Department of Agriculture spokesperson told The Hill.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also denied that President Biden plans to ban red meat.
“There is no effort designed to limit people’s intake of beef coming out of President Biden’s White House or USDA,” Vilsack said during a virtual briefing hosted by the North American Agricultural Journalists, according to Politico. “Sometimes in the political world, games get played and issues are injected into the conversation knowing full well that there’s no factual basis.”
On Friday, former White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on his Fox Business show that middle America would be left grilling Brussels sprouts on the fourth of July while they drink “plant-based beer” because Biden’s climate plan will ban meat.
“No burger on July 4. No steaks on the barbecue. I’m sure Middle America is just going to love that. Can you grill those Brussels sprouts? So get ready,” Kudlow said. “You can throw back a plant-based beer with your grilled Brussels sprouts and wave your American flag. Call it ‘July 4th Green.’”
