Brooke Rollins & Sidney Miller

Brooke Rollins: Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary, is leading the federal response to the screwworm outbreak. She has been vocal about the administration's plans and has also engaged in political blame-shifting regarding the parasite's re-emergence.

Sidney Miller: Sidney Miller, the United States — Texas Agriculture Commissioner, has criticized the federal response to the screwworm outbreak as too slow and has advocated for alternative eradication methods.

Brooke Rollins: As U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Rollins announced the reopening, emphasizing the need to protect the livestock industry while resuming trade.

Sidney Miller: United States — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Miller welcomed the reopening but criticized the USDA's response as insufficient and delayed.

Sidney Miller: Sidney Miller, the United States — Texas Agriculture Commissioner, highlighted the severe economic and environmental risks posed by the Cochliomyia and the pre-emptive nature of the disaster declaration.