Brooke Rollins, nominated by Trump as Secretary of Agriculture, addressed a Senate panel during her confirmation hearing, promising to shield farmers from the impacts of tariffs and to protect agriculture workers amid mass deportations. Rollins, who emphasized the importance of listening to farmers, also affirmed her commitment to various biodiesel sources and support for the Farm Bill, while facing scrutiny over her experience and positions on controversial issues such as ethanol and corporate interests in agriculture. Senators questioned her on the potential impacts of trade wars, immigration, and aid for the farming community, as over 400 farmer and grower groups expressed support for her confirmation.