US Senate Hearing for Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Postponed Amid Pregnancy
A hearing for Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means, has been delayed after she went into labor with her first child. The Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee had initially planned to hold the two-day hearing on Thursday after her due date.
According to a statement by Emily Hilliard, press secretary for the department of health and human services, "Everyone is happy for Dr Means and her family." It remains unclear when the hearing will be rescheduled.
Means, 38, was nominated in May as the first nominee to appear virtually before the Senate committee due to her pregnancy. She has been a wellness influencer and physician with an inactive medical license. Her selection has garnered attention amid criticism of her credentials, following the abrupt withdrawal of Trump's first nominee, Dr Janette Nesheiwat.
Means is a Los Angeles-based medical entrepreneur who rose to prominence in conservative wellness circles for her critiques of mainstream medicine and her advocacy for improving the nation's food supply. She has written a bestselling book on holistic health and has been a key figure in the "Make America healthy again" movement.
Trump expressed his support for Means, saying she has "impeccable 'Maha' credentials." His administration has taken a more active role in promoting conservative wellness initiatives under Robert F Kennedy Jr's influence.
The delay comes as Means prepares to become a new mother. Her selection has sparked questions about her qualifications and the future of the surgeon general position within Trump's administration.
A hearing for Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means, has been delayed after she went into labor with her first child. The Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee had initially planned to hold the two-day hearing on Thursday after her due date.
According to a statement by Emily Hilliard, press secretary for the department of health and human services, "Everyone is happy for Dr Means and her family." It remains unclear when the hearing will be rescheduled.
Means, 38, was nominated in May as the first nominee to appear virtually before the Senate committee due to her pregnancy. She has been a wellness influencer and physician with an inactive medical license. Her selection has garnered attention amid criticism of her credentials, following the abrupt withdrawal of Trump's first nominee, Dr Janette Nesheiwat.
Means is a Los Angeles-based medical entrepreneur who rose to prominence in conservative wellness circles for her critiques of mainstream medicine and her advocacy for improving the nation's food supply. She has written a bestselling book on holistic health and has been a key figure in the "Make America healthy again" movement.
Trump expressed his support for Means, saying she has "impeccable 'Maha' credentials." His administration has taken a more active role in promoting conservative wellness initiatives under Robert F Kennedy Jr's influence.
The delay comes as Means prepares to become a new mother. Her selection has sparked questions about her qualifications and the future of the surgeon general position within Trump's administration.
This news is quite an interesting development, don't you think? The fact that Casey Means' nomination for Surgeon General has been postponed due to her pregnancy highlights the complexities of balancing personal life with professional responsibilities. It's refreshing to see a more maternal approach from the Trump administration, acknowledging Means' new role as a mother and offering support.
gotta feel bad for Casey Means, she's about to be a mum! 
I mean, can you blame her for wanting to prioritize that? Family comes first, right? But this is kinda crazy timing, given it was already scheduled and all... 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to have their first child while they're getting all the attention from Congress? But at the same time, it's a pretty big deal that her hearing is getting pushed back - it shows that people are actually taking care of her and not wanting to rush into anything. It's like, yay for mom-to-be vibes! 
. One thing that does get me though is how much attention is being given to Casey's background - like, what exactly makes her qualified for the job? Is it just her book sales or is she actually got some real medical experience under her belt? Guess only time will tell 
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... like, I get it that ppl wanna wait for the new mom to settle down & all, but I really was HYPED for this hearing 
Casey Means' credentials have been super questionable from day one & I thought for sure she'd get torn apart in front of the whole Senate committee 
. Now, with her nomination being pushed aside like a dirty laundry basket 
, it's just another example of how unprepared Trump's admin is for this role 
. Like, what even are 'impeccable "Maha" credentials' supposed to mean? 
And now that she's actually taking the job... I don't know, maybe she'll surprise us all & be a decent surgeon general 
. One thing's for sure though - this whole ordeal has got me super skeptical about Trump's whole 'Make America healthy again' agenda 
so this is what happens when you're running for a super important job while being pregnant lol... but seriously, it's kinda weird that they had the hearing planned on her due date anyway. I mean, don't get me wrong, congrats to Casey Means and her fam 
it's just a lot of pressure for someone who's already got a lot on their plate, especially when you're starting a family. What do you think the outcome will be now that she's postponed to an unknown date? 
i do wonder what's going to happen with means' nomination now though... will she still get confirmed or are her credentials just gonna be a major issue again? 
, but really? Can't they just reschedule or something? It's not like the country needs a new Surgeon General yesterday 
let's be real, means is a wellness influencer not a traditional doctor, but hey that's what makes her so "maha" right? 
and honestly that's kinda concerning 
. And I get it, family comes first, but come on, Senate hearing can't wait till she's not so busy with diapers and sleepless nights 
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"Maha credentials"? Sounds like some made-up thing to me. I mean, I'm no expert, but as a doctor, wouldn't you need actual medical experience and education before being the surgeon general? 
Like, what if she can't do the job because of all the fake followers she had? 
