Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption and blocking policies
Calley Means, a former senior adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accused several Trump administration officials, including recently resigned White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, of prioritizing industry interests over public health as part of a midterm strategy. In interviews with CBS News, Means alleged that Wiles and other advisers catered to the vaping, processed food, and pharmaceutical industries. Wiles, through statements, denied arranging meetings between the president and tobacco lobbyists. James Blair, deputy chief of staff, also rejected Means' characterization of his role regarding e-cigarettes. Means further criticized Heidi Overton, nominated for FDA commissioner, alleging she blocked health policies, while an Overton spokesperson defended her qualifications.