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Claimant: Ted Lieu (D)
Claim: The Trump administration’s DOGE cuts to federal programs were responsible for the screwworm outbreak.
Rating: NO EVIDENCE
Explanation: Experts said recent funding and staffing reductions may have weakened preparedness, but the screwworm’s northward spread began before Trump took office. Available evidence does not support attributing the outbreak to a single administration.
Date: 07/04/2026
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Last Updated on July 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check