Casey Means: influencer, RFK Jr favorite – and Trump’s pick for surgeon general

theguardian.comPublished: 5/11/2025

Summary

Casey Means, a wellness influencer and medical entrepreneur, faced significant hurdles as Trump's second nominee for "the nation’s doctor," including her inactive medical license and opposition from conservative forces. Despite these challenges, she aligns with conservative concerns about vaccines and mainstream medicine, while her brother ties her to health tech companies and controversial figures. Experts caution about her lack of medical credentials.