John Rich is taking on a prestigious role within President Donald Trump's administration.On Monday, the country star took to social media to announce his latest endeavor."President Trump has afforded me the great honor to serve in his administration as the 'Special Envoy for American Landowners,'" he wrote on X."In this role, I look forward to representing and advocating for landowners’ rights against any entity that chooses to harass or intimidate them in an effort to achieve goals contrary to those of the President.
I look forward to defending our farmers and ranchers."JOHN RICH TURNS TENNESSEE FARMERS' FIGHT INTO PROTEST SONG AS TRUMP BACKS HIS BATTLECountry star John Rich announces new role within President Donald Trump's administration.(Getty Images)On Wednesday, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture officially announced the news in a press release. "America’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners are among the greatest stewards of our nation’s resources and the backbone of our rural communities," Secretary Brooke Rollins said via the release."President Trump understands that private property rights are fundamental to the American way of life.
John Rich has long been a champion for rural America, and I look forward to working alongside him as we continue fighting for the people who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation."According to the release, a key focus of Rich’s work will be advocating for landowners facing pressure related to large-scale solar and wind development that may impact productive farmland, ranchland, and rural livelihoods. Additionally, he will work closely with USDA leadership and stakeholders to ensure landowners have a strong voice in decisions affecting their property and communities.Earlier this year, Rich — who has been a longtime supporter of Trump — got candid about how today's political landscape has pushed more artists to vocalize their beliefs. "I think when Trump won that second time, and we had been through four years of Bid...