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Who: Dr. Casey Means

Nominated for: Surgeon General

You might know her from: Casey Means is a wellness influencer, entrepreneur, and author. Last year, she published a bestselling book about diet and metabolic health Good Energy .

She coauthored the book with her older brother, Calley Means, who works for the Trump administration as a special government employee and is a close advisor to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

She did not complete her surgical residency and does not have an active medical license, which would be a major departure from past s

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