Stalled Surgeon General Nomination: The Battle for Dr. Casey Means' Confirmation
Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, faced a confirmation hearing in February that did not raise many concerns. However, her nomination is currently stalled in the Senate Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee. With a split committee, Chairman Bill Cassidy needs the support of all Republican members to move Means' nomination forward, but two Republicans have not confirmed their votes yet.
During the confirmation hearing, Sen. Susan Collins expressed concerns about Means' past use of psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski questioned Means' views on vaccines. Means clarified her stance on vaccines, emphasizing the importance of full disclosure and consent from parents. Despite these responses, some senators remain hesitant to support her nomination.
MAHA Action, an advocacy group supporting the MAHA goals, is working to sway senators' opinions on Means' nomination. With Chairman Cassidy and Sen. Collins facing tough reelection battles, external pressure from advocacy groups and concerned parties may influence the outcome of Means' confirmation.
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