Conservative figure Laura Rumer is engaging in a heated exchange on social media, particularly involving the U.S. surgeon general and some brothers of President Trump’s new nominee.
Rumer, known for her conversations with Trump and her influence in rejecting several national security officials, leveraged her role to challenge Casey’s nomination after Trump withdrew the previous selection.
On Friday, Rumer and her ally Carrie discussed how Casey continued to advocate for “brothers,” with Calley Means serving as a special government official at the Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert Kennedy.
Means alleged on Friday that Rumer had acquired information linking financial support from industry to Trump’s agenda. He challenged her to take legal action if his claims were untrue, invited her to discovery, and tagged her in the post.
In response, Rumer posted a lengthy rebuttal, accusing Means of using his PR background to undermine his relationship with the President. She made various claims regarding the two brothers’ intentions.
Rumer described Means as a “PR spin master,” questioning why he never mentions his public relations background, and brought up interactions with White House officials that she had concerning posts about his sister.
She criticized the practice of paying right-wing podcasters, suggesting that it undermined the surgeon general’s credibility given their qualifications.
Rumer provocatively suggested that Means should sue her, claiming his falsehoods had directly reached the President, implying a threat to their credibility.
Further, she asserted that Carrie had never truly supported Trump, despite claims of long-term loyalty. She noted that the phrase “Never Trump” was used only a couple of months before a podcast with Joe Rogan, where Trump was criticized for needing voter support to win the election.
Rumer remarked that her support for Trump was clear in 2016, asserting her commitment against voters who might still back Trump in 2024.
She stated that during a recent episode, both she and Casey prayed to effectively communicate the urgent nature of the chronic disease crisis and encourage Americans to vote for Trump.
Rumer continued, “Your willingness to distort my words to cast doubt on us reveals your character,” expressing concern over how D.C. pharmaceutical companies might undermine Trump’s candidates through misinformation. She pointed out that she was quoted defending Trump on a highly popular podcast, underscoring the complexities of voter perceptions.
