Politics

Former adviser Calley Means alleges Trump officials favored industry over public health

Means accused Susie Wiles and other officials of favoring industry over public health; the officials deny the claims.

Published Nov 10, 2026 · 00:05 UTC2 reports

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Former top RFK Jr. aide Calley Means accused Susie Wiles and other Trump officials of putting industry interests over voter health.[CBS News]
Wiles and James Blair denied the allegations, and Blair said he did not specifically promote flavored vaping.[Associated Press · CBS News]
The White House said outside groups never influence policy, and Brian Ballard denied discussing glyphosate with top officials.[Associated Press]

Calley Means accused Susie Wiles and other Trump administration officials of prioritizing industry interests over voter health as part of the White House midterm strategy.[CBS News]
Susie Wiles and James Blair denied Calley Means' allegations.[Associated Press]
James Blair said he did not specifically promote flavored vaping and was tasked with getting FDA to process nicotine device applications under federal law.[CBS News]
Susie Wiles denied Means' claim that she arranged for tobacco industry representatives to meet the president at his golf course to discuss vape policy.[CBS News]
White House spokeswoman Allison Schuster said the administration has never allowed outside groups to influence policy decisions.[Associated Press]
Brian Ballard denied communicating with top White House officials on glyphosate and other issues.[Associated Press]

The accusations are unverified and denied by the officials named, so their accuracy remains unresolved.[Associated Press · CBS News]

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