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Dr. Casey Means' Surgeon General Nomination Faces Ongoing Delays

3/25/2026

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Dr. Casey Means, nominated for U.S. Surgeon General, faces delays after a contentious confirmation hearing.
Senators from both parties questioned her views on vaccines and her inactive medical license.
The Trump administration and the Make America Healthy Again movement expressed support, while doubts persist about her qualifications.
The nomination has stretched to nearly 300 days, far longer than average, and remains uncertain as she seeks full Senate approval.

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Dr. Casey Means, nominated for U.S. Surgeon General, faces delays after a contentious confirmation hearing.
Senators from both parties questioned her views on vaccines and her inactive medical license.
The Trump administration and the Make America Healthy Again movement expressed support, while doubts persist about her qualifications.
The nomination has stretched to nearly 300 days, far longer than average, and remains uncertain as she seeks full Senate approval.