Harriet Hageman to Join Trump Administration Officials For a Press Conference in Support of the Maude Family Upon USDA Announcing Criminal Charges Dropped

Image April 29, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Hageman will join U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Attorney General Pam Bondi, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Krisi Noem and Charles and Heather Maude on Wednesday, April 30th following the USDA’s announcement to drop criminal charges against the ranching family. Charles Maude and his wife Heather, who is a Wyoming native, were served with separate federal grand jury indictments on June 24, 2024 for alleged theft of government property. The Maudes, like many ag producers in very similar situations, had a portion of federal grasslands that has been incorporated in their ranching operation since the early 1900’s which was the focus of the dispute. This is the culmination of a case that will set precedent for the relationship between the federal land-management agencies and their agricultural partners moving forward. WHAT: Press conference in support of Maude family following announcement that U.S. government has dropped all criminal charges against the family. WHEN: Wednesday, April 30th, 7:00am MT/9:00am ET. WHERE:  The livestream link is here: www.usda.gov/live ### Issues : Natural Resources