MAHA activist Calley Means quits Trump White House amid food policy disputes

Calley Means, a senior White House adviser affiliated with the Make America Healthy Again movement, is departing the Trump administration after clashing with the White House over food policy.

MAHA activist Calley Means quits Trump White House amid food policy disputes

TL;DR

  • Calley Means, a senior White House adviser and affiliate of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, has resigned.
  • His resignation stems from clashes with the White House over food policy, particularly the delay in defining and labeling ultra-processed foods.
  • Means was instrumental in advancing MAHA-related food policies, including dietary guideline revisions and promoting animal-based proteins.
  • His departure occurs as Republicans seek to attract MAHA voters in upcoming elections.
  • Means previously helped connect Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump and co-authored the book 'Good Energy'.