Wiles’ Son-in-Law Deletes Posts on Hemp Policy Carve-Out

Bret Worley, chief executive of hemp products maker MC Nutraceuticals, removed his LinkedIn account and posts describing his role in securing a hemp-policy provision after Susie Wiles left the White House. MC Nutraceuticals also removed posts from its LinkedIn page. The material was unavailable for recovery by the outlet that initially reported the removals, which cited a source familiar with the posts.

Congress had passed a 2025 measure limiting THC in finished hemp products to 0.4 milligrams per container, with the restriction scheduled to take effect November 12. The Trump administration pushed for a provision in a September stopgap funding law that postponed the ban, temporarily protecting a multibillion-dollar industry. Worley’s company stood to benefit.

An email MC Nutraceuticals sent to prospective buyers in early August said the industry had access to policymakers and would seek lasting protections in future farm or spending bills. Calley Means, who previously advised Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accused Wiles of influencing hemp policy in her family’s interest. Wiles has also faced broader allegations from Means that she favored corporate interests.

A North Carolina hemp manufacturer’s 2025 lawsuit against Worley and his companies alleged that he promoted his political connections and suggested he could help obtain appointments and favors through his relationship with Wiles’ daughter, Caroline. The White House rejected the claim that Wiles sought to influence Congress on hemp policy. A spokesperson said the administration does not allow outside groups to influence its decisions. Worley married Caroline Wiles in June.

Hemp Delay Raises Questions About Family Influence in Trump White House

Bret Worley, head of hemp products maker MC Nutraceuticals and Wiles’ son-in-law, removed his LinkedIn account and posts promoting his role in a policy provision that delayed federal limits on hemp-derived THC. His company also removed its posts. The deletions add to questions about who benefited from the administration’s decision.

Congress had set a November 12 start date for a limit of 0.4 milligrams of THC per finished container. The Trump administration then pushed for a delay in a September spending law, preserving a multibillion-dollar industry in which Worley’s company had a stake. MC Nutraceuticals had told prospective buyers it would pursue permanent protections.

Former health adviser Calley Means accused Wiles of tipping hemp policy in her family’s favor. A 2025 lawsuit by hemp manufacturer Asterra alleged Worley touted his political connections and suggested he could obtain favors through his relationship with Wiles’ daughter. Those claims make the policy delay especially deserving of scrutiny. The White House says Wiles did not seek to influence Congress and says outside groups do not influence administration decisions.

Deleted Posts Do Not Prove Wiles Changed Hemp Policy for Family

Bret Worley, CEO of hemp company MC Nutraceuticals and Wiles’ son-in-law, removed his LinkedIn account and posts about a hemp-policy provision. His company also took down posts. The deletions have fueled allegations, but the available account does not establish that Wiles directed the policy decision for her family’s benefit.

The provision in a September stopgap funding law postponed a federal restriction on hemp-derived THC products. Congress had set the limit, 0.4 milligrams per finished container, to begin November 12. The delay temporarily protected a multibillion-dollar industry, including the market in which Worley’s company operates.

Former health adviser Calley Means accused Wiles of tilting policy toward her family. A lawsuit by another hemp manufacturer alleged Worley had promoted his political connections and claimed he could secure favors through his relationship with Wiles’ daughter. Those are allegations, not established findings. The White House says Wiles did not seek to influence Congress on hemp and that outside groups have not influenced administration decisions. The administration’s denial matters as accusations circulate without proof in the described material.