Who is Dr. Casey Means? A look at Trump s pick for US surgeon general
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he will be nominating Dr. Casey Means for U.S. surgeon general, replacing his former pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, after questions emerged …
Who is Dr Casey means?
ABC News’ Katherine Faulders and Kelsey Walsh contributed to this report. Earlier this week, Trump announced his pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means. Here’s what we know about her background and where she stands on health issues.
Who is Casey means?
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, attends a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025. Means went on to study functional medicine, which looks to prevent disease and illness. She is not board-certified in a medical specialty.
How did Casey means become disillusioned with medicine?
In their book, Casey Means describes how she became disillusioned with medicine’s failure to adequately address the most pressing causes of chronic illness in the country, including diet and lack of movement.
What does Casey means believe in?
Casey Means’ views mirror those of Kennedy’s with a focus on tackling the chronic disease epidemic, creating a healthier food supply and expressing vaccine skepticism. She has called for the removal of ultra-processed foods in school lunches and has advocated for organic, regenerative foods in school meals.
Who was the Surgeon General during Trump’s first term?
The surgeon general during Trump’s first term was Jerome Adams, an anaesthetist who previously served as Indiana’s state health commissioner. Casey Means, an ally of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, gained prominence on conservative podcasts.
What did Casey means say about Ozempic birth control?
The Means siblings appeared on podcasts, including The Tucker Carlson Show in August 2024 and The Joe Rogan Experience in October 2024. On Tucker Carlson’s show, Casey Means said birth control is being “prescribed like candy” and that Ozempic has a “stranglehold on the U.S. population.”