Running mate criticizes chosen surgeon general candidate asserting covert manipulation by unnamed power brokers
Scoop: RFK Jr's Former Running Mate Accuses Trump Administration of Behind-the-Scenes Shenanigans
Nicole Shanahan, the ex-vice president running mate of Robert F Kennedy Jr during his brief 2024 presidential run, has raised eyebrows with her criticism of President Donald Trump's latest nominee for Surgeon General - Casey Means. In a series of posts, Shanahan questions the motivations behind this nomination and claims that RFK Jr may not be pulling the strings himself.
It all began when Trump announced Casey Means as his pick to become the nation's top doctor. According to Shanahan, this nomination is 'strange' and doesn't make any sense. She claims that RFK Jr had promised her that neither Casey nor her brother Calley would work under the Department of Health and Human Services if she supported Kennedy's nomination to the Cabinet position. However, here we are, with Casey Means joining forces with RFK Jr to direct health policy at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Shanahan, a billionaire divorcee, publicly accused RFK Jr of possibly reporting to someone other than President Trump and went as far as calling the Means siblings 'almost like they were bred and raised Manchurian assets.' Ouch!
Who is Casey Means, you ask? Well, she's a Stanford University-trained physician and a wellness advocate whose book, 'Good Energy: The Surprising Connection between Metabolism and Limitless Health,' is a New York Times Bestseller. She has criticized conflicts of interest within the food industry and the agencies regulating them while highlighting the importance of physical activity for promoting health and wellness.
Notably, her brother, Calley, has previously been appointed as a special government employee at the Department of Health and Human Services. Despite their connection, it seems that Shanahan's concern lies in the behind-the-scenes maneuvering rather than any questionable qualifications or competency of the Means sibling duo.
Undeniably, Casey Means' nomination has sparked a flurry of skepticism and debates about her qualifications and fitness for the role. With no active medical license, questions about her ability to provide medical guidance and advice have arisen, leading to criticism from Trump loyalist Laura Loomer. Loomer questioned whether Means even has an active medical license in any state, making the nomination seem somewhat perplexing.
In addition, her perceived lack of skepticism about vaccines and unconventional health views have only added fuel to the fire, with some calling her an unsuitable choice for the position. With the MAHA (Make America Healthy AGAIN) movement growing stronger, however, Means seems to be a popular figure in the podcast community and among Trump supporters.
Trump named Casey Means as his nominee after facing backlash for his first pick, former Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat. Questions about her credentials and potential conflicts of interest led Trump to withdraw Nesheiwat's nomination just one day before her confirmation hearing.
It seems that the controversy surrounding Casey Means' appointment is far from over, and we'll have to wait and see how this explosive situation unfolds. As RFK Jr attempts to navigate this challenging and high-pressure position, the trends suggest that the debate over Means' qualifications for the role of Surgeon General will only continue to heat up. Stand by for updates from the Trump administration!
[1] Source: Various media outlets reporting on the nomination of Casey Means as Surgeon General and the ensuing controversy over her qualifications, connections, and perceived lack of traditional medical expertise.
- The health-and-wellness advocate, Casey Means, faces skepticism due to her nomination as Surgeon General, questioning her qualifications and fitness for the role.
- Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr's ex-running mate, accuses the Trump administration of secretive maneuvering in regard to Means' nomination.
- Shanahan claims that the Means siblings may be acting as Manchurian assets, potentially reporting to someone other than President Trump.
- As a Stanford University-trained physician, Casey Means is a wellness advocate and New York Times Bestseller, but lacks an active medical license, raising doubts about her ability to provide medical guidance.
- After withdrawing Janette Nesheiwat's nomination due to concerns over credentials and conflicts of interest, Trump has named Casey Means as his new nominee for Surgeon General.
- Shanahan's concerns lie in the behind-the-scenes manipulation rather than any questionable qualifications or competency of the Means siblings.
- Despite criticism from Trump loyalist Laura Loomer and questions about her lack of traditional medical expertise, Casey Means remains a popular figure among Trump supporters and the podcast community.
- The nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General and the subsequent controversy has raised questions about policy-and-legislation, public health, and the role of clinical science in decision-making.
