Trump surgeon general pick Dr. Casey Means to appear in Senate hearing
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Dr. Casey Means is set to appear before the Senate for a confirmation hearing as nominee for surgeon general, a role in which she would oversee the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and issue national health advisories.
- Means lacks an active medical license and did not complete her medical residency, raising questions from medical professionals about her qualifications for the top public health position.
- She is closely aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a controversial figure known for anti-vaccine activism and recent leadership changes at the Department of Health and Human Services that have drawn bipartisan criticism.
- Means has promoted skepticism of traditional medicine and sold wellness products prior to her nomination, leading to concerns about potential conflicts of interest; she has agreed to resign from related business roles and cease monet
