Trump Withdraws Nomination of Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General
May 1, 2026 • Google News World
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Casey Means for the position of Surgeon General, according to reports from multiple news sources.
Dr. Casey Means was nominated for the role by the White House, but Trump has since announced that he is withdrawing her name from consideration. This decision comes after a period of controversy surrounding Means’ past statements and actions, including her criticism of RFK Jr., a prominent figure in the anti-vaccination movement.
Trump has also stated that he will be nominating a new candidate for the position of Surgeon General. The exact details of this nomination have not been made public at this time.
The White House has declined to comment further on the matter, citing the ongoing process of selecting a new nominee. It is unclear when or if Trump’s decision will be finalized.
In related news, Means’ withdrawal from consideration for the position of Surgeon General marks the third attempt by the Trump administration to fill the role. The previous nominations were also met with controversy and ultimately withdrawn.
The White House has announced that it will continue to search for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Surgeon General.
Source: Google News World