Trump administration taps wellness influencer for surgeon general

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/7/2025

Summary

President Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Casey Means as his new surgeon general after withdrawing his previous nominee. Means, a wellness influencer with ties to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is praised for her academic achievements and potential to improve healthcare. She plans to address broader health issues beyond diet, including conditions like infertility, Alzheimer’s, depression, and erectile dysfunction.