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Trump Nominates Wellness Influencer Casey Means for Surgeon General

The nomination of Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained doctor and RFK Jr. ally, reflects a significant pivot in U.S. public health policy under the Make America Healthy Again agenda.

FILE - Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, left, and journalist Megan Kelly, attend a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025.
President Donald Trump is tapping Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.
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Overview

  • President Trump announced the withdrawal of Janette Nesheiwat's nomination and named Dr. Casey Means as his new pick for U.S. surgeon general on May 7, 2025.
  • Dr. Casey Means, a wellness advocate and co-founder of health tech company Levels, has no prior government experience but is a vocal proponent of natural health solutions and metabolic health.
  • The nomination aligns with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) platform led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on chronic disease prevention and lifestyle changes.
  • Nesheiwat's nomination faced criticism over her vaccine stance and medical credentials, with activist Laura Loomer questioning her qualifications and alignment with Trump’s health agenda.
  • Means’ nomination underscores a broader overhaul of U.S. public health leadership, emphasizing alternative health approaches and challenging traditional medical frameworks.