Trump Backs Simpson for Re-Election as Florida Agriculture Chief
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Trump Backs Simpson for Re-Election as Florida Agriculture Chief

Trump gives his complete endorsement to Wilton Simpson, the fifth-generation Floridian and egg farmer who has led the state's Department of Agriculture since 2023.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 3, 2026, 3:20 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Wilton Simpson for re-election as Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, calling the fifth-generation egg farmer a strong and popular steward of the state’s farmers and ranchers.