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Trump’s surgeon general pick dodges vaccine questions and scrutiny

The surgeon general’s job isn’t to “both sides” or "just asking questions" settled science. It’s to tell Americans clearly what keeps them alive.

Jason Weisberger
Feb 26, 2026
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Convicted felon Donald Trump has picked a wellness influencer to serve as his Surgeon General.
Dr. Casey Means struggled with questions regarding vaccines, birth control, and potential financial conflicts during her Senate confirmation hearing, but echoed RFK Jr and his MAHA misguidedness.

Her nomination has fa…

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