Calley Means resigns amid food policy disputes
Health Adviser Calley Means Resigns Amid Food Policy Disputes
Calley Means, a senior adviser and MAHA proponent, resigned from the Trump administration citing frustration over policy progress and entrenched opposition.
Calley Means, a senior adviser in the Trump administration and advocate for the MAHA health agenda, resigned due to frustrations over policy implementation and the influence of special interests. His departure highlights ongoing tensions over dietary guidelines, pesticide use, and corporate influence on health policies.
Means was a key figure in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 campaign and a proponent of the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda, which advocates for stricter regulations on chemicals and promotes dietary changes.
His work within the administration focused on challenging corporate influence over health and food policies, advocating for higher protein intake in dietary guidelines and publicly criticizing elements like fluoride in water.