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Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Faces Glyphosate Controversy

2/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general, but the confirmation hearing raised questions about glyphosate.
Senator Ed Markey pressed her on statements that glyphosate causes cancer, highlighting a conflict with Trump's domestic production order.
Means aligns with Make America Healthy Again movement and advocates sustainable farming.
Her qualifications and financial ties to health products have drawn criticism.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general, but the confirmation hearing raised questions about glyphosate.
Senator Ed Markey pressed her on statements that glyphosate causes cancer, highlighting a conflict with Trump's domestic production order.
Means aligns with Make America Healthy Again movement and advocates sustainable farming.
Her qualifications and financial ties to health products have drawn criticism.