Trump Nominates Casey Means for Surgeon General

President Donald Trump has withdrawn Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for U.S. Surgeon General amid conservative backlash over her support of COVID-19 vaccines and questions about her credentials, instead nominating Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-educated doctor and wellness influencer. Dr. Means is a leading figure in the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement and has collaborated with her brother Calley Means and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She is known for promoting nutrition-driven preventive health and for her criticism of conventional medical practices. Critics have questioned her lack of recent clinical experience and describe her as more of a wellness influencer than a traditional physician. The nomination signals a broader shift in Trump's health policy team toward holistic and alternative approaches, which has drawn concern regarding the scientific rigor of new appointees. The Senate will not hold a confirmation hearing for Nesheiwat but will proceed with hearings for other nominees.