Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws

The President has appointed Dr. Casey Means as his new Surgeon General in place of Janette Nesheiwat, whose nomination was canceled amid scrutiny over her medical credentials. In a Truth Social announcement, Trump praised Means, emphasizing her close relationship with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and her role in advancing the administration’s health agenda to tackle chronic disease epidemics. Despite her credentials and influence within the Trump administration, Means has faced criticism for potential conflicts of interest related to pharmaceutical industry ties, vaccines, and FDA concerns.