Trump Nominates Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General

On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician from Maryland, to be the U.S. Surgeon General. Means, who is also a bestselling author and founder of a health company, was praised by Trump for her qualifications.

“Casey is qualified as the perfect ‘Maha,’ and we work closely with our incredible Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to implement our agenda addressing chronic disease and promoting better health for all Americans. I believe Dr. Casey could be one of the best surgeon generals in U.S. history,” Trump stated.

This nomination aligns with the administration’s “Make America Healthy” (Maha) initiative. Dr. Means has notably co-authored a book titled Good Energy, which tackles chronic disease issues.

In addition to her writing, Means co-founded a health technology company called Levels. This organization uses continuous glucose monitoring to help individuals better their metabolic health. She has also taught health and food-related subjects at Stanford.

Dr. Means emphasizes addressing the core issues behind chronic illnesses, including diet, sleep, and exercise. Her background includes work as a GOP administrator for RFK Jr.

Previously, Trump had planned to nominate Dr. Janet Neshwatt for the same position, but her withdrawal from the nomination remains unclear. Speculation suggests it may have stemmed from scrutiny over her qualifications and pressure from conservative health advocates. Despite this, Trump mentioned that Secretary Kennedy is eager to collaborate with Neshwatt in a different role within HHS.

“My focus continues to be on improving the health and well-being of all Americans, and that mission remains unchanged,” Neshwatt remarked in a follow-up post.

In a recent tweet, Dr. Means shared her vision for a healthier America, referencing ideals like medical freedom and safety regarding water and food quality.