The role of the U.S. Surgeon General has historically been the “nation’s doctor”—a position built on the bedrock of rigorous clinical training, board certification, and an unwavering commitment to evidence-based public health. Watching the recent Senate HELP Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means...I saw none of that.
Her lack of clinical readiness is alarming. Dr. Means, a graduate of Stanford Medical School, never completed a residency program and isn't board-certified in a specialty. Her license is inactive. With public health affecting millions, we're not talking about “coaching” or social media savvy; but life-&-death decisions, infectious disease protocols, the translation of complex data. Promoting a person who left clinical practice to lead public health is a dereliction of duty.
The Senate hearing was a deflection masterclass. When pressed on childhood vaccines and the efficacy of the Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns—she hid behind the nebulous language of “informed consent” and “shared decision-making.” Folks, we don't need Dr. Oz with a ponytail as the top doctor. We already have a whale-head toting, brain-worm housing, dead-cub driving, dog-snacking loony-tune at Health & Human Services.
Read the rest of this great piece on the weird, wellness influencer Trump wants as surgeon general. And watch HRC kick Trump arse in the video!
