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March 31, 2026
White House urges Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General
- The White House is calling for the Senate to quickly confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general, emphasizing her qualifications.
- President Trump expressed uncertainty about Means' nomination progress, while the Senate Health Committee has yet to schedule a vote.
- Means has faced bipartisan criticism for her stances on vaccines and health policies, raising questions about her suitability for the role.
2 Sources
- White House backs Casey Means for surgeon general after Trump remarksMar 31, 2026 at 3:28 PM · The Hill
- White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nominationMar 31, 2026 at 4:07 PM · NBC