The public saw the Agricultural Adjustment Act as a corrupt version of capitalism because it benefited large-scale agricultural producers and landowners at the expense of small farmers and consumers. The Act allowed for government subsidies and price-fixing mechanisms that favored the wealthiest and most powerful farmers, leading to monopolistic practices and higher prices for consumers. Many saw this as unfair and detrimental to the overall economy, as it concentrated wealth and power in the hands of a few at the expense of the majority. Additionally, there were allegations of corruption and cronyism in the implementation of the Act, further eroding public trust in the government and its handling of agricultural policy.
