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Trump Nominates Casey Means for Surgeon General Amid Senate Concerns

4/3/2026

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Trump Nominates Means

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General, with the nomination facing Senate hurdles.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) cite concerns about her qualifications and past statements on vaccinations.
The White House defends Means, noting her education, while GOP divisions broaden.
Critics warn the confirmation could undermine the Make America Healthy Again agenda amid looming midterms.

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Trump Nominates Means

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General, with the nomination facing Senate hurdles.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) cite concerns about her qualifications and past statements on vaccinations.
The White House defends Means, noting her education, while GOP divisions broaden.
Critics warn the confirmation could undermine the Make America Healthy Again agenda amid looming midterms.

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