Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General? - The New York Times

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Who is Casey Means?

Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-educated otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, transitioned to functional medicine and gained prominence through appearances on Tucker Carlson's show alongside her brother, a White House health advisor. She's known for founding Levels, a company offering wearable glucose monitors, and for authoring "Good Energy," a diet and self-help book.

Views on Vaccines

Dr. Means shares some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism, advocating for studying their cumulative effects and weakening vaccine maker liability protections. This stance contrasts sharply with child health experts who warn against reducing recommended immunizations.

Views on Food Supply

Dr. Means advocates for policies to combat corporate influence on food and medicine. Her proposals include improving school meals, investigating food chemicals, warning labels on ultra-processed foods, restricting pharmaceutical advertising, and reducing industry influence on regulators. She paints a stark picture of declining American health, warning of potential societal instability and collapse.

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