Overview
- The White House withdrew Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for U.S. Surgeon General following scrutiny over her misrepresentation of her medical education.
- Nesheiwat claimed a degree from the University of Arkansas, but records revealed she earned her M.D. from the American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten.
- Conservative activist Laura Loomer publicly criticized Nesheiwat’s pro-vaccine stance and raised concerns about her credentials and a malpractice lawsuit.
- President Trump announced Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and advocate of holistic health, as the new nominee for Surgeon General.
- Means is closely associated with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, focusing on addressing chronic disease through preventive care.