MAHA Activists Turn Against Kennedy

Some MAHA supporters have publicly turned against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration as they demand tougher crackdowns on food dyes and pesticides.

MAHA Scorecard Claims 85% Broken Promises

A scorecard released by MAHA activists, including former Kennedy campaign members, claims the Trump administration broke more than 85% of its promises to MAHA on food, agriculture and environmental health.

Scorecard Makers Include Kennedy Ex-Campaign Staff

The scorecard was created by Dave Murphy, a former Kennedy campaign fundraiser, and Charles Eisenstein, Kennedy’s former chief speechwriter.

Trump Administration Accuses MAHA of Being Disappointed

White House spokeswoman Allison Schuster said the Trump administration has secured extensive victories for the MAHA agenda, including overhauling dietary guidelines and axing artificial ingredients in food.

Kennedy Spokesperson Defends Actions

Emily Hilliard, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services, said Kennedy remains focused on delivering lasting reforms grounded in science, transparency, and accountability.

Tiffany Cianci Criticizes Kennedy's Inaction

Former Kennedy campaign adviser Tiffany Cianci, who authored the scorecard, said Kennedy’s actions have done 'obvious harm' to his reputation.

Cianci Notes Kennedy's Corporate Ties

Cianci acknowledged that many of the administration’s actions on environmental toxins and food additives have been outside Kennedy’s purview but said his career history involves suing pharmaceutical and pesticide companies.

Glyphosate Girl Calls for Cabinet Accountability

Kelly Ryerson, known as 'Glyphosate Girl,' said she doesn’t fault Kennedy as much as the rest of Trump’s Cabinet because she knows 'where his heart lies.'

“i know how deep the forces are in terms of corporate influence on regulators, and it’s something that he himself has criticized for years”

MAHA Movement's Key Priorities

A March poll suggests removing ultra-processed foods and limiting exposure to PFAS, microplastics and pesticides were key priorities for MAHA supporters.

EPA Actions on Mercury and PFAS

The scorecard considers the EPA’s decisions to weaken mercury emissions standards and roll back drinking water limits for certain PFAS as broken promises.

FDA Phasing Out Food Dyes

The FDA asked food companies to voluntarily phase out certain dyes and banned two others that were not widely used.

Kennedy's Dietary Guidelines Overhaul

The scorecard does not mention Kennedy’s January overhaul of federal dietary guidelines that encourages eating more protein and cutting out ultra-processed foods.

Vaccination Policy Shifts

Kennedy fired longtime members of a federal vaccine advisory committee, replacing them with vaccine skeptics, despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the change.

MAHA Voters May Skip Midterms

Many MAHA supporters say the movement does not need a political affiliation and may sit out the upcoming midterm elections.