MAGA Crackpots Turn on Trump’s Crackpot Surgeon General Nominee

gizmodo.comPublished: 5/8/2025

Summary

Surgeon General Nomi Casey Means, a wellness influencer without medical credentials, was nominated by President Trump despite backlash for her unconventional background and ideological ties to anti-vax groups. Critics, including Laura Loomer and Nicole Shanahan, have condemned her selection as biased due to her questionable qualifications. Trump reportedly tried to distance himself from the nomination, but his administration's choice has drawn sharp criticism for its perceived favoritism and lack of transparency.