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Trump Nominates Casey Means, Pulls Nesheiwat's Surgeon General Bid

5/8/2025

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In a surprising turn of events, President Trump pulled Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for U.S. surgeon general just a day before her confirmation hearing, raising eyebrows over her educational background. Stepping into the spotlight, Dr. Casey Means has been nominated in her place, while Nesheiwat will shift her focus to vital public health initiatives at the Department of Health and Human Services.

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In a surprising turn of events, President Trump pulled Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for U.S. surgeon general just a day before her confirmation hearing, raising eyebrows over her educational background. Stepping into the spotlight, Dr. Casey Means has been nominated in her place, while Nesheiwat will shift her focus to vital public health initiatives at the Department of Health and Human Services.