After months of delay, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions over her qualifications, personal health care practices and career as a social media influencer. Means appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, about four months after her initial…
Trump’s atypical surgeon general pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways
After months of delay, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions over her qualifications, personal health care practices and career as a social media influencer. Means appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Educati
Last updated: April 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
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