• President Trump nominates Casey Means as U.S. Surgeon General, replacing Janette Nesheiwat.
• Means is a prominent advocate of the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• She co-founded Levels, a health technology company focused on metabolic health.
• Means has raised skepticism regarding vaccines and criticized traditional healthcare practices.
• Means’ appointment aims to address chronic diseases and improve health guidelines in the U.S.

President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and health entrepreneur, to serve as the next U.S. Surgeon General. This announcement came after Trump withdrew his initial nominee, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, following scrutiny regarding her qualifications. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Means, stating she has "impeccable 'MAHA' credentials," referring to the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., emphasizing her potential to be one of the finest Surgeon Generals in history, according to Reuters, CBS News, and BBC.

Dr. Means, 37, is a graduate of Stanford Medical School and co-founder of the company Levels, which utilizes continuous glucose monitoring to promote better metabolic health. Her approach aligns closely with Kennedy's views, aiming to reverse the chronic disease epidemic in America by encouraging healthier lifestyle choices and expressing skepticism towards the pharmaceutical industry, according to NPR and Los Angeles Times.

Means has built her public persona through various appearances on conservative platforms, raising concerns about the healthcare system and criticizing vaccine mandates. She has publicly stated that the current vaccine schedule should be revisited amid fears of its impact on vulnerable children. “I think vaccine mandates are criminal,” she noted, reflecting her strong views against established health policies, as reported by Times of India and The Hill.

Her nomination signals a continuation of Trump’s departure from traditional medical practices toward a focus on lifestyle and environmental factors in public health. Observers have noted that while she champions dietary and lifestyle changes to combat diseases, her nomination also involves navigating the contentious landscape surrounding vaccine discourse and public trust in health authorities, according to India Times and The Hill.