Sonny Perdue (Politician)

Sonny Perdue is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, best known for serving as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. Prior to this role, he was the Governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011, where he focused on education and economic development. Perdue has a background in agriculture and businesses related to farming, which informed his policies in office. As Secretary of Agriculture, he oversaw issues like food safety, rural development, and agricultural trade. His work impacted farmers and food systems across the country.