RFK Jr. adviser Calley Means resigns amid growing MAHA discontent over lack of progress
Summary
Calley Means, a key adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and supporter of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, resigned from his role in the Trump administration. His resignation comes amid frustration from MAHA members over slow progress on health issues like food security and pesticide regulation.Key Facts
- Calley Means resigned from his adviser position in the Trump administration without giving a specific reason.
- Means worked to address health problems linked to ultraprocessed foods, additives, and pesticides.
- The MAHA movement aims to improve America’s health by challenging corporate profits related to chronic disease.
- Some MAHA supporters were unhappy with the Trump administration’s slow action on food and pesticide policies.
- Means often clashed with officials worried about upsetting the food industry.
- Kennedy’s team delayed defining "ultraprocessed food," a key health policy issue.
- White House praised Means for his efforts, while some health activists appreciated his work against corporate interests.
- Means is related to Dr. Casey Means, who failed to be confirmed as surgeon general due to vaccine concerns.
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