Trump’s New Surgeon General Pick Is MAHA Pioneer Casey Means

By Jessica Karins / May 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM

President Donald Trump unexpectedly replaced his initial pick of former Fox News contributor Janette Nesheiwat to serve as surgeon general with a new nominee, Casey Means, a controversial “Make America Healthy Again” influencer.

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Trump’s New Surgeon General Pick Is MAHA Pioneer Casey Means

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