Trump’s first surgeon general tries to stop his second from confirmation
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, has publicly opposed the nomination of Casey Means to succeed him.
- Adams questions Means's qualifications for the role of Surgeon General, expressing concerns about her suitability for the position.
- Casey Means's nomination is currently stalled in the Senate, facing significant opposition and delays.
- This opposition marks a notable shift, as Adams previously supported the health agenda under President Donald Trump, whose nominee Means is.
