Casey Means, Trump's new pick for surgeon general, faces pushback
Briefly

Dr. Casey Means, President Trump's pick for U.S. Surgeon General, encounters resistance regarding her confirmation from the MAHA movement and others. Despite her rising profile in wellness and the support of figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., her inactive medical license since 2019 raises concerns. Critics, including Kennedy's former running mate Nicole Shanahan, express discontent over Means’ nomination, citing her lack of vocal opposition to vaccines as problematic. Kennedy defended her, asserting the aim of MAHA is to challenge powerful industries and support Means as an exceptional candidate for the position.
The goal of MAHA is to reform the largest and most powerful industry in the United States. I have little doubt that these companies and their conflicted media outlets will continue to pay bloggers and other social media influencers to weaponize innuendo to slander and vilify Casey.
I have little doubt that these companies and their conflicted media outlets will continue to pay bloggers and other social media influencers to weaponize innuendo to slander and vilify Casey.
Not everyone in the MAHA ranks seems to agree, though. Kennedy's former running mate during his presidential run, Nicole Shanahan, said on X that she had 'been promised' that neither of 'these siblings would be working under HHS or in an appointment.'
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