Casey Means, who describes herself online as a “former surgeon turned metabolic health evangelist,“ was praised by Trump for her “MAHA” credentials -- a reference to the “Make America Healthy Again” slogan.
Trump's previous pick for surgeon general was Janette Nesheiwat, a physician and former Fox News medical contributor, who the president said would instead work “in another capacity” at the health department.
Trump did not offer a reason for the switch, but US media noted that Laura Loomer -- a far-right ally of the president -- had complained about Nesheiwat's nomination over her advocacy of the Covid vaccine and other concerns.
Means holds a medical degree from Stanford University but does not currently practice. She co-authored a 2024 book called “Good Energy” that focuses on the connection between diet and health.
Trump said Means would work with Kennedy to “ensure a successful implementation of our Agenda in order to reverse the Chronic Disease Epidemic, and ensure Great Health, in the future, for ALL Americans.”
Surgeon generals are nominated by the US president and can play key roles in communicating public health information, though their actual power is limited.
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