RFK Jr. Adviser Calley Means Leaves White House Role Amid Wellness Conflicts

Calley Means, a senior adviser tied to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has departed his role at the White House after a period of mounting controversy over his business interests and role in government health policy.

Means, who joined the administration in March 2025 as a special government employee, helped shape the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda, advising on nutrition reform and wellness strategies. However, raised concerns about conflicts of interest emerged due to his co-founding of a wellness company that sells supplements and health-related devices. 

The exit follows intense scrutiny from ethics watchdogs and members of Congress, who questioned whether Means’ business could benefit from the policies he helped promote. For example, he advocated limiting conventional prescriptions while simultaneously leading a firm that offers alternative wellness products. 

While the White House has not given detailed reasons for the departure, the move comes as Kennedy’s health-policy team faces internal and external pressure. Observers say the split may help reduce distractions as the administration pursues broader public-health reforms.