"Casey Means, a key ally to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., replaces Janette Nesheiwat, a physician criticized for promoting coronavirus vaccines."

"The White House pulled the nomination of Janette Nesheiwat to be the surgeon general in favor of Casey Means, a key figure in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

The decision came a day before Nesheiwat, a physician and former Fox News medical commentator, was scheduled to appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday for a confirmation hearing. She faced intense conservative criticism for her past advocacy for coronavirus vaccines and scrutiny of her medical education claims.

Casey Means, along with her brother, Calley Means, are key allies to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Both helped drive momentum behind Kennedy’s MAHA initiative to tackle chronic disease and childhood illness, which gained prominence during the fall campaign season. Calley Means serves as a White House senior adviser focusing on food and other MAHA-related health issues."

Fenit Nirappil and Rachel Roubein report for the Washington Post May 7, 2025. [2]

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