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Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington

The incoming Trump administration’s potential crackdown on processed foods raises skepticism. Historically resistant to regulation, Big Food faces bipartisanship pressure, with promises of lawsuits and legislative action. Nonetheless, the influence of food industry lobbying and the FDA’s sluggishness cast doubt on any genuine change, suggesting a complex battle ahead with ambiguous outcomes.