Overview

• Laura Loomer has claimed credit for influencing President Trump's withdrawal of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's surgeon general nomination and NSC staff dismissals.
• President Trump replaced Nesheiwat with Casey Means, a wellness influencer without an active medical license, as the new surgeon general nominee.
• Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade publicly criticized Loomer’s growing influence, questioning her credibility in shaping White House staffing decisions.
• Loomer has also questioned Casey Means’ qualifications, pointing out her lack of a medical license and traditional medical training.
• The controversy highlights broader tensions within conservative circles over professional qualifications and activist influence in Trump’s administration.