Former President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means to be the next U.S. Surgeon General. She replaces his original pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. Trump announced the news on social media. He called Means “absolutely outstanding” and said she had “impeccable MAHA credentials.” For the uninitiated, MAHA refers to Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” plan.
Means is a former surgeon turned wellness entrepreneur. She has no government experience but is closely tied to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She helped advise his short-lived 2024 presidential campaign. Her brother, Calley Means, was also an advisor and is now a White House adviser.
Dr. Casey Means: Ties to the MAHA Agenda
Both Means siblings are strong voices in Trump’s health platform. They appear frequently on conservative outlets like podcasts with Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan. Meanwhile, Dr. Nesheiwat, the previous nominee, withdrew the nomination. Reports raised questions about her credentials and a malpractice case. Trump allies, including activist Laura Loomer, criticized her publicly.
Dr. Means became a leading figure in the MAHA movement over the past year. She and her brother co-wrote the book Good Energy. In it, they criticize the pharmaceutical and food industries. Means writes about how she grew frustrated with traditional medicine. She says it failed to address key causes of chronic illness, like poor diet and lack of exercise.
President Trump just nominated Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General! 🔥
— Holden Culotta (@Holden_Culotta) May 7, 2025
This is a HUGE win for MAHA.
Watch Dr. Means EXPOSE the corruption of our healthcare system last year:
“I took zero nutrition courses in medical school.”
“I learned virtually nothing at Stanford Medical… pic.twitter.com/EmyrlWvZlF
Means studied at Stanford Medical School. She began a surgical residency at Oregon Health & Science University but left before finishing. Later, she started a functional medicine clinic. She also founded a company called Levels. It sells continuous glucose monitors and a blood sugar tracking app. Her website promotes supplements and health products.
Means has voiced concerns about vaccines and the current immunization schedule. She has also accused the FDA of corruption. In 2023, she spoke at a roundtable on health and nutrition hosted by Senator Ron Johnson. Secretary Kennedy and FDA critic Dr. Marty Makary also attended. The event aligned with Trump’s MAHA agenda. Trump says Means could become one of the best Surgeon Generals in U.S. history. Her nomination now moves to the Senate for confirmation.
