Trump chief of staff accused of blocking healthy-food policies
The gist
Former Trump adviser Calley Means accused chief of staff Susie Wiles of blocking healthy-food policies for donations.
Trump ousted Wiles the same day, exposing a rift with RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement.
How it unfolded
- date unknownCalley Means resigned from the Trump administration, weeks after he reportedly got into a shouting match with White House officials over the definition of processed food; he said he resigned over what he described as internal corruption.
- Nov 6, 2026In an interview with Joe Rogan, Means accused White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles of blocking healthy-food policies to attract donations.
- Nov 6, 2026Trump ousted Susie Wiles as chief of staff on Friday.
Key terms
- White House chief of staff
- The head of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, a senior aide leading White House staff operations.
- Make America Healthy Again
- American populist slogan and political movement focused on public health, linked to Trump and RFK Jr.
- Health Secretary
- The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and a Cabinet member advising the president on health matters.
Source: Wikipedia