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Top influencers in the Make America Healthy Again movement: See the list
“Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) became a rallying cry during the final months of the 2024 presidential election, after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed President Donald Trump and joined his campaign.
A little over a week after Election Day 2024, Trump announced Kennedy as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Under Kennedy’s leadership, the MAHA movement aims to improve nutrition in America, eliminate toxins, preserve natural habitats and fight the chronic disease epidemic, according to its website.
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Read on to learn more about some of the key players behind the MAHA movement.
Read on to learn more about some of the key players behind the MAHA movement. (Fox News/Getty/AP Photo/Turning Point Action)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a former presidential candidate, son of former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and President Trump’s pick for HHS secretary.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a former presidential candidate and President Donald Trump’s pick for HHS secretary. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
Kennedy has said he aims to make America healthy again through strategies such as focusing on food and nutrition, targeting chronic diseases, changing FDA policies and raising awareness of alternative health treatments.
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Jessica Reed Kraus
Jessica Reed Kraus is the author of “House Inhabit,” one of the top culture Substack blogs.
The California-based influencer previously described herself as “super liberal,” but her politics shifted during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jessica Reed Kraus, author of the “House Inhabit” substack, spoke to Fox News Digital during RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing. (Fox News Digital)
Kraus worked with both the Trump and RFK Jr. presidential campaigns, and she wrote glowingly about the MAHA Inaugural Ball in her Substack.
Marla Maples
Mother of Tiffany Trump and ex-wife of President Donald Trump, Marla Maples was among the supporters who appeared on Capitol Hill this past Wednesday during the confirmation hearing for HHS secretary nominee RFK Jr.
Marla Maples shared support for the MAHA movement and her hopes for a healthier America with Fox News Digital at the RFK Jr. hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, on Capitol Hill. (Fox News Digital)
The Georgia native, also a co-founder of the Global Wellness Forum, shared her excitement for the MAHA movement and her hopes for a healthier America.
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“I have to support America’s health, our children’s health … We suffered [for] so long with what they’re putting in our food supply without having consent on what we’re getting medically,” she told Fox News Digital in an interview.
Jillian Michaels
Renowned fitness expert Jillian Michaels is based in Miami, Florida.
As a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist, she takes a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness.
In Sept. 2024, Michaels (shown above) appeared in a “Make America Healthy Again” ad with Brigham Buhler. (Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)
In Sept. 2024, Michaels appeared in a “Make America Healthy Again” ad with healthcare entrepreneur Brigham Buhler.
Alex Clark
Alex Clark is the host of the “Culture Apothecary” podcast.
She speaks with guests who share their own healing remedies for those seeking alternative healthcare methods.
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A contributor to the nonprofit political organization Turning Point USA, the Arizona-based Clark has over 120,000 followers on X and nearly half a million Instagram followers.
Vani Hari (‘Food Babe’)
Known as the “Food Babe,” Vani Hari has been raising alarms about chemicals in food, water and the air for over a decade.
Vani Hari is a food activist who attended the confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., prospective secretary of Health and Human Services. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Based in North Carolina, the mother of three is the author of several books and the “Food Babe” blog.
As a food activist, Hari aims to influence major food giants to adopt healthier policies.
Caitlin Sinclair
Caitlin Sinclair, spokeswoman for the American Values PAC, spoke with Fox News Digital about her personal connection to the MAHA movement.
Pictured with RFK Jr., Caitlin Sinclair told Fox News Digital that the “MAHA movement is very personal to me.” (Turning Point Action)
Sinclair experienced a “dark, seven-year odyssey” of wrongful diagnoses, she shared.
The MAHA movement is part of a “spiritual awakening” in the U.S. that is key to helping people achieve the American dream, she said.
Calley Means
Calley Means is a New York City-based entrepreneur, author and advocate for healthcare reform, focusing on the intersection of food, policy and chronic disease.
Calley Means is an entrepreneur, author and advocate for healthcare reform, focusing on the intersection of food, policy and chronic disease. (Fox News Digital)
Means co-founded TrueMed, a company in Washington, D.C., that helps Americans use health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for preventative health measures like nutrition and fitness.
He also co-wrote the book “Good Energy” with his sister, Casey Means, M.D.
Casey Means, MD
Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician and metabolic health expert based in Los Angeles.
Casey Means attended the confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom President Trump has nominated to be secretary of HHS. (Fox News Digital)
Formerly a surgeon, she shifted her focus to preventive medicine, emphasizing the role of diet and lifestyle in combating chronic disease.
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Means focuses on metabolic health, highlighting the connections between blood sugar, inflammation and long-term wellness.
She was among the supporters who attended the confirmation hearing for RFK Jr. on Jan. 29, 2025.
Nicole Saphier, MD
Nicole Saphier, M.D., a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging, is a Fox News medical contributor and bestselling author.
Dr. Nicole Saphier wrote the book “Make America Healthy Again” in 2020, spearheading the MAHA movement. (Fox News)
The New York City-based doctor also wrote the book “Make America Healthy Again” in 2020, spearheading the MAHA movement.
Liana Werner-Gray
An Australian who today calls Los Angeles home, Liana Werner-Gray said her life changed dramatically in 2009 at age 21, when she was told she had cancer in her lymphatic system.
After a cancer diagnosis, Liana Werner-Gray embarked on a “massive detox” by carefully choosing what foods to consume. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Eschewing traditional medicine, Werner-Gray embarked on a “massive detox” and changed her diet. She is the author of “The Earth Diet” and several other books.
The wellness advocate spoke with Fox News Digital about her personal health journey while attending RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing.
Courtney Swan
Integrative nutritionist Courtney Swan states that she is “on a mission to change America’s broken food system.”
Integrative nutritionist Courtney Swan discussed the Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on “Fox & Friends Weekend.” (Fox News)
Founder of the podcast and food blog Realfoodology, Swan has voiced her support of the MAHA movement and for RFK Jr., describing the prospective HHS head as a “mountain-mover and a nation-shaker.”
“His genuine love for the American people inspires a future brimming with promise and hope for generations to come,” she wrote on Instagram.
Mehmet Oz, MD
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, award-winning author and former daytime television host, has been outspoken about the increasing sickness in America, largely caused by unhealthy foods.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, award-winning author and former daytime television host, has voiced his support of RFK Jr. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
“The current healthcare system in this country is unsustainable,” the Pennsylvania-based doctor told Sean Hannity in November 2024. “We’re six years shorter in our life expectancy than Europeans — they’re very strict about what they put in their bodies, for very good reason.”
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Oz also said that Trump was “wise” in recommending RFK Jr. to lead HHS and the MAHA movement.
President Trump has selected Oz as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Daphne Oz
Daphne Oz is an Emmy-winning TV host, author and wellness advocate known for her expertise in healthy living, nutrition and balanced lifestyle choices.
She is based in Florida.
Daphne Oz has grown her career by focusing on healthy living and nutrition. (Brad Barket/Getty Images)
As the daughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz, Daphne Oz has built a career emphasizing the importance of nourishing foods, mindful indulgence and wellness.
She was recently spotted at the MAHA inaugural ball held in celebration of RFK Jr. on Jan. 20.
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Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state
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Cases of cyclosporiasis infections are rising across America, with more than 1,000 people diagnosed in Michigan and more than 500 in Ohio.
This is the largest outbreak of its kind in Michigan’s history and one of the country’s largest in years, according to the Associated Press.
The parasitic infection can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. The source of the infections has not been identified and no deaths have been reported.
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Michigan officials announced the outbreak last week following the identification of more than 170 cases since June 22 in the southeastern part of the state. Typically, only about 50 cases are identified in Michigan each year, according to AP.
A cyclospora infection often causes watery, “explosive” diarrhea that can last for weeks or even months if left untreated, the CDC says. (iStock)
Similar illnesses have been reported in 28 other states, including neighboring Ohio, where diagnoses have popped up across the Michigan border.
Cases have been climbing since the CDC identified an uptick in infections in mid-June, with illnesses now reported in dozens of states.
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Michigan has now reported more than 1,200 cases and at least 40 hospitalizations. In Ohio, northwest counties have identified more than 500 cases, including at least 306 in Lucas County, according to the latest available local figures.
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Texas has reported at least 48 cases, and illnesses have been identified in numerous other states as health officials investigate the source.
The hallmark symptom of a cyclospora infection is watery, often “explosive” diarrhea that can last for weeks or even months if left untreated, the CDC says.
Other symptoms of cyclosporiasis include severe abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue and significant weight loss. (iStock)
Other symptoms include severe abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue and significant weight loss.
The official outbreak season for the parasite runs from May 1 through Aug. 31, a window where warmer temperatures historically coincide with a spike in infections, according to the CDC.
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While the infection can sometimes clear up on its own, it frequently requires antibiotics. The CDC advises anyone experiencing symptoms of cyclosporiasis to contact a healthcare provider for testing and treatment.
The CDC, alongside the Food and Drug Administration and state health officials, is actively investigating several multistate clusters, but they have yet to find a cause behind the spread.
Fresh produce should be washed thoroughly before eating, although this may not eliminate the risk of infection, the AP noted. (iStock)
Past infections have reportedly been linked to consuming contamined fruits or vegetables, or being exposed to contaminated irrigation water.
Fresh produce should be washed thoroughly before being eaten, although this may not eliminate the risk of infection, the AP noted.
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Michigan officials recommend purchasing salad mixes or whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-washed, bagged lettuce. Remove two to three leaves from the outer layer of the lettuce head before washing and cook vegetables when possible.
Fox News Digital’s Khloe Quill contributed to this report.
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Washington, DC – GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have become a prevalent part of American healthcare, and the current administration is getting behind the movement.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at the Great American State Fair in the nation’s capital on July 6, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz voiced his support for the use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications, such as Ozempic, for appropriate uses.
“I’m a fan of GLP-1 drugs when used correctly,” he said. “They do help people who are overweight lose weight quite effectively. They’re not a replacement for diet and exercise, but they might jumpstart the system so it’s easier for you to use healthier tactics.”
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This is especially helpful for those who may have trouble moving due to joint pain or are experiencing internal dysfunction, Oz said.
Certain GLP-1 drugs are covered by Medicare for overweight candidates with certain conditions, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and Oz projected the benefits will continue to benefit taxpayers.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is pictured in Washington, D.C., at the Great American State Fair, where he spoke about federal health policy. (Angelica Stabile/Fox News Digital)
“We believe these are so effective in reducing conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes that they’ll actually save money for the federal taxpayer, because [they’re] going to make you healthy enough that you don’t have to consume health services,” Oz said.
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“We think about 70% of all the money we spend on healthcare is caused by chronic conditions, and obesity is the No. 1 driver of all that, so it’s a smart decision.”
Oz recently announced the launch of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, which will allow more seniors to access GLP-1 drugs for only $50 a month if they meet qualifying health criteria and receive prior authorization from a doctor.
The doctor expressed support for broadening affordable access to GLP-1 medications for Americans. (iStock)
“There are a lot of overweight people who don’t have high blood pressure, diabetes or other conditions, so they don’t get access to the drug normally,” he said. “We want them to have the ability to use it as well.”
Although these access shifts could boost Americans’ overall health — and in some cases could be lifesaving — Oz noted that there is “no silver bullet” when it comes to these medications.
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“I love the fact that the innovation that’s coming out of pharmaceutical companies is allowing us to save lives and make lives better,” he said. “But the real secret to longevity is eating right, exercising, sleeping, dealing with the stress of your life, finding some purpose in your existence [and] realizing you have agency over the future.”
“These are things that your mom would have told you [and that] you don’t need a doctor to be emphasizing.”
Medicating appropriately, combined with eating right, exercising and staying connected with others, can help make health goals attainable, the doctor said. (iStock)
While GLP-1s may not be a fix-all, combining these medications with foundational health practices “makes a lot of sense,” Oz said.
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“I don’t want people being fat-shamed … I don’t want you feeling guilty that you’re gaining weight even though everyone else around you seems to have figured it out,” he said. “It’s not that simple — our set points for hunger are different. We have different things going on in our lives.”
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“But if you realize how precious you are — the temple of the soul is so valuable. It’s the greatest gift your parents ever gave you, and you take advantage of every tool out there to make it work … which includes using medications when appropriate. That, to me, is MAHA.”
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