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Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Delays Hearing Due to Labor

10/30/2025

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The Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, was postponed after she went into labor.
Means is a wellness influencer aligned with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
Democrats cite financial ties to wellness companies and an inactive medical license, despite her pledge to divest.
If confirmed, she would oversee the U.S. Public Health Service and advance health initiatives.

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The Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, was postponed after she went into labor.
Means is a wellness influencer aligned with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
Democrats cite financial ties to wellness companies and an inactive medical license, despite her pledge to divest.
If confirmed, she would oversee the U.S. Public Health Service and advance health initiatives.