"Concerns about Casey Means' nomination centered around her vaccine views and qualifications, as she dropped out of her medical residency and does not hold an active license."
"During her confirmation hearing, Means avoided directly recommending vaccines or contradicting anti-vaccine sentiments, which raised further doubts among lawmakers."
"Trump criticized Sen. Bill Cassidy for his role in Means' stalled nomination, labeling him as 'a very disloyal person' in a series of social media posts."
"Nicole B. Saphier, the new nominee, is a breast radiologist and founder of an herbal supplement company, who has also expressed skepticism about vaccines."
President Trump withdrew Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general due to stalled Senate approval and concerns over her vaccine views and qualifications. Means, who lacks an active medical license, has built a wellness career as a prominent influencer. Her nomination faced skepticism from Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Bill Cassidy, who expressed reservations. Trump subsequently nominated Nicole B. Saphier, a breast radiologist and Fox News contributor, who has also questioned vaccines, to replace Means.
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