America's Next Surgeon General? An Influencer With No Medical License!

2025-05-17 00:00:22.672

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent testimony before Congress highlighted his unconventional views on medicine, even stating that people shouldn't take medical advice from him. This ironic statement underscores the concerning trend of unqualified individuals being considered for high-level health positions within the US government. The nomination of Dr. Casey Means for US surgeon general exemplifies this issue. While she holds a medical degree, she lacks a completed residency, an active medical license, and relevant government experience. Her qualifications are overshadowed by her involvement in the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement, which, while addressing valid concerns about processed food and health industry corruption, is often mired in conspiracy theories. Means's promotion of dietary supplements and co-authorship of a book with her brother, which suggests that most chronic illnesses stem from lifestyle choices, further highlights her lack of mainstream medical expertise. The nomination has sparked infighting within the MAHA movement, with some members deeming Means insufficiently extreme in her views on vaccines. Furthermore, prominent figures like Laura Loomer have criticized Means's unconventional practices, including her use of psychedelic drugs. This situation contrasts sharply with the previous nominee, Janette Nesheiwat, who was also deemed unqualified due to concerns about her medical credentials and pro-vaccine stance. The overall situation points to a concerning trend of prioritizing political alignment and personal connections over medical expertise in the Trump administration's appointments, raising serious concerns about the future of public health in the United States.