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Casey Means Is Officially Too Kooky for Republicans
- Trump withdraws Casey Means’s nomination to be surgeon general and nominates Nicole Saphier instead.
- Means’s nomination stalled for over two months before being withdrawn.
- Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, will replace Means as surgeon general.
- Saphier was a frequent Fox News contributor before her nomination.
- Trump cited Kennedy’s endorsement to bolster Means’s nomination during the process.
- Cassidy has raised questions about Means’s experience and vaccine views, affecting support.
- Means’s nomination faced hesitancy from key Republican senators.
- Trump criticized Cassidy, calling him a 'disloyal person' during the process.
- The country has been without a surgeon general since Vivek Murthy stepped down in January 2025.
- Means’s stance on vaccines and past business investments drew scrutiny from Republicans.
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