Trump administration taps wellness influencer for surgeon general
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Dr. Means' nomination is a bold shift toward holistic health care and a direct challenge to the pharmaceutical industry's influence on American health. The MAHA movement's emphasis on natural healing and questioning traditional medical establishments resonates with Americans seeking alternative health solutions.
The sudden replacement of Dr. Nesheiwat with a wellness influencer who lacks government experience raises serious concerns about qualifications and public health expertise. Dismissing established public health measures and promoting alternative approaches could undermine decades of scientific progress in disease prevention and control.