Trump Suggests He’s Getting Ready to Throw in the Towel on His Surgeon General Nominee Amid Heavy Criticism of Her Qualifications
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By Joe Depaolo
Published on March 30, 2026.
President Donald Trump has hinted that he may withdraw his Surgeon General nominee, Casey Means, amid criticism of her qualifications. The president made the comment during a meeting with reporters on board Air Force One and indicated that he is considering other candidates for the position. Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as the Surgeons General during President Barack Obama's first term, has also criticized Means' qualifications, including her stance on vaccinations. The nomination has been held up in the Senate for 11 months due to Republican reservations on several of her positions.
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