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Trump's surgeon general nominee makes her case in confirmation hearing

NPR | By Will Stone,
A Martínez
Published February 26, 2026 at 4:41 AM EST

President Trump's pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, is a wellness influencer who is aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She made her case before a Senate committee Wednesday.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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