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Republican Senators Challenge Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Over Vaccine Concerns

3/24/2026

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Four Republican senators oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s surgeon general nominee Casey Means over medical and vaccine concerns.
At a confirmation hearing, Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) expressed doubts.
Means, who aligns with anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., did not endorse vaccines when questioned.
The nomination has been pending over 10 months and could be blocked by a dissenting senator.

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Four Republican senators oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s surgeon general nominee Casey Means over medical and vaccine concerns.
At a confirmation hearing, Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) expressed doubts.
Means, who aligns with anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., did not endorse vaccines when questioned.
The nomination has been pending over 10 months and could be blocked by a dissenting senator.