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Top adviser to Kennedy exits from Trump administration

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

WASHINGTON -- Calley Means, a leader of the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from the Trump administration Thursday, signaling a further erosion of a coalition that helped propel President Donald Trump to power a second time.

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  1. Just the News

    Kennedy adviser Calley Means resigns from White House, no reason given (opens Just the News)

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    Means has been a vocal advocate for the administration's Make America Healthy Again movement and was an adviser on Kennedy’s 2024 presidential campaign.

  2. Bloomberg

    Top RFK Jr. Adviser Calley Means Resigns in Blow to MAHA (opens Bloomberg)

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    Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., resigned Thursday, dealing a setback to the administration’s efforts to overhaul the US food system.

  3. STAT

    Top MAHA adviser Calley Means resigns from White House days ahead of midterms (opens STAT)

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    The surprising departure of Calley Means comes just before an election that may serve as a referendum on the MAHA movement.

  4. Washington Examiner

    MAHA activist Calley Means quits Trump White House following food policy disputes (opens Washington Examiner)

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    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. Means, a key ally to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  5. The Hill

    Calley Means, top RFK Jr. adviser, quits Trump administration (opens The Hill)

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    Calley Means, a senior adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and outspoken advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from the Trump administration Thursday, reportedly amid frustrations over delays of the MAHA food agenda.

  6. NBC News

    Top adviser to Kennedy resigns from Trump administration (opens NBC News)

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    Calley Means, a key advisor to health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and central advocate for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, is leaving the Trump administration.

  7. MS Now

    Calley Means, top aide to RFK Jr. and major MAHA proponent, quits (opens MS Now)

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    Means, who played a critical role in the Trump-Kennedy alliance, announced his departure from the Department of Health and Human Services.

  8. Axios

    Top health adviser and MAHA ally quits Trump admin (opens Axios)

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    Calley Means , the health entrepreneur who became the Trump administration's most vocal advocate of the MAHA agenda, resigned from his senior adviser post on Thursday. Why it matters: Means' departure two weeks before the midterm elections underscores the MAHA base's discontent with the pace of chan…

  9. KESQ Palm Springs

    MAHA adviser who introduced RFK Jr. to Trump quits admin amid frustrations over food policy (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Sarah Owermohle, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Calley Means, a prominent figure in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, resigned from his position as a senior Trump health official on Thursday over frustrations with the government’s progress tackling chronic disease, according to multiple peopl…

  10. The Boston Globe

    Key Trump health adviser resigns before midterm elections (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Calley Means, a leader of the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from the Trump administration Thursday.

  11. Scientific American

    RFK, Jr., adviser Calley Means announces his resignation from the Trump administration (opens Scientific American)

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    Means’s views on the COVID vaccine, raw milk and fluoride have all been criticized by health care professionals

  12. Time

    MAHA Leader Calley Means Steps Down from Trump Administration Health Advisory Role (opens Time)

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    Calley Means, one of the key figures in the Make America Healthy Again movement, championed food policies in his role in the Administration.

  13. The American Conservative

    Calley Means, Key WH Health Advisor, Resigns (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: Means, a top advisor to RFK, Jr., reportedly left over concerns MAHA priorities were being stymied.

  14. UPI

    Top RFK Jr. adviser Calley Means resigns from Trump administration (opens UPI)

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    Calley Means, a top advisor to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said Thursday he is resigning from the Trump administration.

  15. MyNorthwest

    MAHA’s Calley Means resigns as a top RFK Jr. health adviser days before the midterm elections (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a chief advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from his Trump administration role Thursday just days ahead of the midterm elections.

  16. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Calley Means, a key MAHA advocate, resigns as a top RFK Jr. adviser (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    A leading advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement has resigned as a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calley Means says he leaves with respect for President Donald Trump and Kennedy

  17. The Hill

    MAHA leader resigns from administration (opens The Hill)

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    Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story MAHA leader resigns from administration Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a leader in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, resigned from the Trump administration Thurs…

  18. PBS NewsHour

    RFK Jr. adviser Calley Means resigns amid growing MAHA discontent over lack of progress (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a chief advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from his position with the Trump administration Thursday.

  19. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Top adviser to Kennedy exits from Trump administration (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- Calley Means, a leader of the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from the Trump administration Thursday, signaling a further erosion of a coalition that helped propel President Donald Trump to power a second time.

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