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J. D. Vance: “Ashley Moody has been fighting for food transparency.”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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Published October 1, 2026

And I don't think you should have to have a PhD in chemistry to understand what it is they put in our food. Ashley Moody has been fighting for food transparency. She's been fighting to keep the garbage out of our food supply. And she also very unique to this state, very important to this state. (06:30–06:34)

STATEMENT

Asserts that Ashley Moody is advocating for transparency in food labeling.

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