MAHA adviser Calley Means resigns from RFK Jr. health role

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 23:03 · Archive

Calley Means, a top advocate for Make America Healthy Again, has resigned as an adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and chief advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from his Trump administration role on Thursday. Means said he leaves with 'tremendous respect' for President Donald Trump and Kennedy, but gave no reason for his departure.

Means was hired as a White House adviser early in the second Trump administration and used his position at the Department of Health and Human Services to criticise leading physician groups, federal agencies and government scientists, claiming they protect their own interests. His departure comes as leading voices in the MAHA movement have expressed discontent with what they say is the Trump administration's lack of movement on issues including food security and regulating the weed killer glyphosate.

'The past two years have seen historic policy and cultural change to confront the chronic disease crisis and healthcare incentives that profit from us being sick,' Means said. 'This movement is in the first inning and just getting started.' Health activist Kelly Ryerson, a leader of American Regeneration, said she was 'impressed that he completed over two years at HHS fighting the food battle, despite all of the obstacles presented by corporate interests.'

Means is the brother of Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and author who failed to be confirmed as surgeon general earlier this year after doubts were raised over her vaccine stance.

How it is being reported

• MAHA's Calley Means resigns as a top RFK Jr. health adviser days before the midterm electionsCalley Means, a top advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, has resigned from his role a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Means says he leaves with respect for President Donald Trump and Kennedy.Clickorlando · 22 Oct, 22:36
• MAHA's Calley Means resigns as a top RFK Jr. health adviser days before the midterm electionsCalley Means, a top advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, has resigned from his role a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Means says he leaves with respect for President Donald Trump and Kennedy.News4Jax · 22 Oct, 22:36

In this story: Calley Means · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Make America Healthy Again · Kelly Ryerson · American Regeneration · Casey Means

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