The Verge·2 min read

Trump’s surgeon general nominee is running the wellness grifter playbook perfectly

Trump's surgeon general nominee faces scrutiny

Casey Means, Trump's nominee for surgeon general, promotes her 'Good Energy habits' as cancer prevention. Critics highlight her lack of an active medical license and incomplete surgical residency, raising ethical concerns about her qualifications.

Means' approach casts doubt on traditional medicine, urging followers to trust personal health narratives over doctors. This shift could undermine public health messaging, especially as she challenges established medical practices with her wellness influencer tactics.

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