Trump Nominates Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General: A Controversial Choice
In a move signaling a deviation from traditional medical norms, President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means, a holistic medicine advocate, as U.S. Surgeon General. Described as a “former surgeon turned metabolic health evangelist,” Means, a Stanford graduate, aims to align with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s initiative to "Make America Healthy Again". Trump praised her qualifications and commitment to the nation’s health.
However, Means’ journey raises eyebrows. Though she attended medical school and completed a residency close to full completion, she resigned amid concerns about the healthcare system’s integrity and her own mental well-being. Critics question her fitness for the role as she is not an active licensed physician—her medical license has been inactive since 2019.
Friends and colleagues express mixed feelings about her alignment with Kennedy’s views, especially regarding vaccines. Robert Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist, noted that Means had previously hesitated to embrace Kennedy’s controversial stances, including skepticism toward vaccines. Yet, recent public statements suggest a growing alignment, raising questions about her motivations for accepting the nomination.
While Means has garnered attention for promoting unconventional health advice, such as concerns over vaccine schedules, others caution that her earlier experiences in surgery and interactions with patients conflict with her current narratives about the medical field.
Her appointment comes shortly after Trump’s initial nominee, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, was unexpectedly replaced. Critics have voiced skepticism about Means’ proposed approach to public health, especially given her unconventional background and the contentious atmosphere surrounding her nomination.
As Dr. Means steps into the spotlight, her tenure as Surgeon General may reflect a significant shift in U.S. health policy objectives aimed at addressing chronic diseases through unconventional means.
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