Former White House health adviser Calley Means accused recently departed chief of staff Susie Wiles and other top Trump officials of prioritizing special interest groups over voters to fund the midterm elections, sparking a major intraparty feud following heavy Republican losses.
The accusations emerged on November 7, 2026, during an appearance on The Daily Beast and a separate interview on CBS News. Means resigned from his advisory role under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. two weeks prior to the midterm elections, which saw Democrats capture both chambers of Congress and outperform expectations nationwide.
Aides Stalled MAHA Agenda to Court Food Industry Funds
Means told Joe Rogan that Wiles and a close-knit circle of aides deliberately stalled the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, agenda. According to his statements reported by CBS News, the administration needed campaign funds for the midterms and actively courted support from the sugar and ultra-processed food industries.
Means said to Joe Rogan during an interview that garnered more than a million views within two days, We need money for the midterms, Calley. We need money for the midterms.
He described unrelenting lobbying in the circle surrounding Wiles, with particular high priority status given to those who made a financial connection to Wiles’ 42-year-old daughter Katie.
Draining the swamp is a mandate, and we have an obligation to deliver. Entrenched interests have exercised power in Washington under both parties for decades. President Trump and I intend to keep fighting until the American people—not corporate influence—drive our health…
They would often say that we can’t do certain things because that would hurt special interest configuration for the midterms,
Means stated, as detailed by The Guardian. He specifically named White House deputy chiefs of staff James Blair and Richard Walters, policy adviser Walker Barrett, and pollster Tony Fabrizio as part of the group that catered to corporate interests.
Republicans have spent the days following the election looking for accountability. Means placed the blame squarely on Wiles, who left the administration on November 6, 2026, and was replaced by Stephen Miller. Walters also resigned from his post the same day.
Again not true. Called Calley last night. He didn’t answer or return my call. He messaged me this morning. After a few messages and telling him I’d consider suing him if he defamed me, I told him was done responding to him privately. And haven’t since. Calley, your poor… https://t.co/FRjj32Ojj7
Wiles and Blair Allegedly Pressured Officials for Flavored E-Cigarettes
Beyond dietary initiatives, Means alleged that Wiles and Blair pressured the Department of Health and Human Services to approve flavored e-cigarettes. Former FDA commissioner Marty Makary stated to CBS News that Big Tobacco exploited connections to push for fruit-flavored vapes that appeal to children, though he resisted those demands.
Blair strongly denied the allegations in statements to CBS News, asserting that he did not promote flavored vaping specifically and that Means was intentionally misrepresenting his role. Blair threatened to sue Means over the claims. Meanwhile, Kennedy posted a statement to X on November 7, 2026, affirming his backing of President Trump while emphasizing that corporate influence must not drive American health policies.
| Official / Figure | Role in Administration | Stated Position or Action |
|---|---|---|
| James Blair | White House Deputy Chief of Staff | Denied allegations regarding flavored vapes and threatened legal action against Means. |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | Health and Human Services Secretary | Stated continued support for Trump and reform efforts against entrenched interests. |
The White House defended its record against the corruption claims, stating that the administration has never allowed outside groups to influence policy decisions.
Wiles has not publicly responded to the media blitz regarding the allegations. Questions sent to the White House by The Daily Beast regarding the specifics of the infighting went unanswered as the administration works to regroup following the congressional losses.
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