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Herbster being considered for Ag Secretary Post

By John Nixon

11/14/2024

(KLZA)-- News outlet Politico has reported that Falls City cattle producer Charles Herbster is among several candidates being considereed to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President-elect Donald Trump.

Herbster served as an Agriculture adviser to Trump during his first term and donated more than $450,000 to support Trumps run for the presidency according to Federal Election Commission filings. He served as chairman of the Rural Americans for Trump during the recent campaign.

Herbster spent $11 million on a campaign for governor in Nebraska in 2022, finishing second in the Republican primary. During the campaign Herbster was accused by eight women alleging that he groped them. No charges were ever filed.

Herbster is the owner of Herbser Angus Farms in Falls City and would be the first Nebraskan to serve as U.S. Ag Secretary since Mike Johanns resigned as Governor in 2005 to serve two years under President George W. Bush.

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