Trump Nominates Casey Means as Surgeon General
Trump Nominates Casey Means as Surgeon General

Trump Nominates Casey Means as Surgeon General

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President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained doctor and co-founder of the health tech company Levels, to serve as U.S. Surgeon General, replacing Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. Means is closely associated with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and is a prominent advocate of the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement, which challenges mainstream medical and pharmaceutical practices. Critics, including Kennedy's running mate Nicole Shanahan, have raised concerns about Means' limited clinical experience, lack of a current medical license, and absence of government service. Supporters praise her focus on metabolic health and holistic medicine, while others see her as a wellness influencer rather than a traditional physician. The nomination has intensified debate within the Trump administration and the MAHA movement, particularly over vaccine skepticism and the direction of public health policy. The Senate will not hold a confirmation hearing for Nesheiwat but will proceed with Means' nomination.

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