Trump Nominates Casey Means: President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his new candidate for surgeon general. This move comes after Trump withdrew his initial pick, Janette Nesheiwat, from consideration for the influential health post.
Dr. Casey Means’ Background
Dr. Means has no government experience but has built an online following by criticizing the medical establishment and promoting natural foods and lifestyle changes to reverse obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. She trained as a surgeon at Stanford University but dropped out of her surgical residency program, citing disillusionment with traditional medicine. Means co-founded a health tech company, Levels, which helps users track blood sugar and other health metrics. Additionally, she promotes dietary supplements, creams, teas, and other products on her social media accounts.
Ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Means and her brother, Calley Means, served as key advisers to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 presidential bid and helped broker his endorsement of Trump last summer. Calley Means is currently a White House adviser, frequently appearing on television to promote restrictions on SNAP benefits, removing fluoride from drinking water, and other “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda items.
Views on Health and Nutrition
Means attributes the nation’s health problems to a complex web of influences, including corrupt food conglomerates that have led Americans to rely on unhealthy diets and daily medications. She links changes in diet and lifestyle to various conditions, such as infertility, Alzheimer’s, depression, and erectile dysfunction. However, food experts argue that it’s overly simplistic to declare all processed foods harmful, as they account for an estimated 60% of U.S. foods, including products like granola, peanut butter, and potato chips.
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Vaccine Safety Stance
While Means has mostly avoided discussing Kennedy’s controversial views on vaccines, she has called for more investigation into vaccine safety and recommends making it easier for patients to sue drugmakers in the event of vaccine injuries. This stance contrasts with federal law, which shields vaccine manufacturers from liability to encourage development without costly personal injury lawsuits.
Role of Surgeon General
If confirmed, Means would oversee 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members and issue advisories warning of public health threats. She would also promote Kennedy’s MAHA agenda, which includes removing thousands of additives and chemicals from U.S. foods, rooting out conflicts of interest at federal agencies, and incentivizing healthier foods in school lunches.
Withdrawal of Janette Nesheiwat’s Nomination
Nesheiwat, Trump’s initial pick, is a medical director for an urgent care company in New York and has appeared regularly on Fox News. However, she faced criticism from far-right ally Laura Loomer, who questioned her medical degree and involvement in a medical malpractice case. The White House withdrew Nesheiwat’s nomination due to doubts about her confirmation prospects.
Previous Nomination Withdrawal
In March, the White House pulled former Florida GOP Rep. Dave Weldon’s nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to concerns about his skepticism on vaccines. Key Republican senators raised concerns, and Weldon withdrew after being told he lacked sufficient support for confirmation.
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