Trump has put an end to another bogus Obama policy.
President Donald Trump is moving to reverse another major policy from the Obama administration—this time involving federal rules that limited milk choices in public school cafeterias.
According to a White House official speaking with Fox News Digital, President Trump is scheduled to sign the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on Wednesday. The measure restores whole and 2% milk options for public schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.
The change rolls back requirements created under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, signed by former President Barack Obama, which required schools to primarily offer reduced-fat or fat-free milk to students.
White House: Policy Correction, Not Politics
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said the move corrects what the administration views as a flawed federal mandate.
“President Trump is signing a long-overdue fix to an Obama-era policy that removed whole milk from public schools,” Rogers said. “That decision ignored essential nutrients children need to grow, learn, and stay healthy.”
Rogers added that the update reflects a broader philosophy of empowering families and local communities.
“This is common-sense policy. Parents deserve choice, farmers deserve fairness, and children deserve access to nutritious food—without unnecessary government micromanagement,” she said. “President Trump is delivering on his commitment to Make America Healthy Again.”
What Changes for Schools and Families
The National School Lunch Program is federally funded and provides free or low-cost meals to millions of students nationwide. Under the new law:
- Whole milk and 2% milk return to cafeterias
- Reduced-fat and fat-free milk remain available
- Schools gain greater flexibility, rather than one-size-fits-all rules
Supporters say the update balances nutrition with parental choice while supporting America’s dairy industry.
Shift in Federal Nutrition Messaging
The policy change follows updated dietary guidance from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently emphasized the role of healthy fats and full-fat dairy in balanced diets.
It also comes days after the U.S. Department of Agriculture shared an image of President Trump wearing a milk mustache—a throwback to the popular “Got Milk?” advertising campaign—alongside the message, “Drink up, America.”
Support Inside the Administration
During her January 2025 confirmation hearing, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins voiced personal support for whole milk when questioned by Senator Roger Marshall.
Marshall asked whether whole milk belonged in school lunches, pouring himself a glass during the exchange.
“That’s all we had growing up,” Rollins responded. “Whole milk—and nothing else.”
A Broader Rollback of Obama-Era Rules
For supporters, the decision represents more than a dietary change. It reflects a broader effort by the Trump administration to undo federal mandates enacted during the Obama years—particularly those critics argue placed ideology over practicality.
As the administration continues reviewing education, health, and agriculture regulations, officials say more policy reversals may follow.
