President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate physician and health tech entrepreneur Dr. Casey Mean for surgeon general after withdrawing the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat.
The change marks the second time the Trump administration has pulled a nominee for a major health position, following the withdrawal of CDC Director-designate Dr. Dave Weldon earlier this year.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Dr. Means for her qualifications and emphasized her alignment with his administration’s vision for public health. “Casey has impeccable ‘Make America Healthy Again’ (MAHA) credentials,” Trump wrote.
“She will work closely with our wonderful Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to reverse the Chronic Disease Epidemic and ensure great health for all Americans.”
Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician, is well known in the health and wellness space. She is the co-founder of a health tech company focused on metabolic health and personalized nutrition.
Her work emphasizes lifestyle-driven approaches to chronic disease prevention, something that has gained increased attention among conservatives seeking alternatives to what they view as a failing pharmaceutical-heavy medical system.
Her brother, Calley Means, currently serves as a White House adviser and is also