Trump changed his surgeon general pick, setting aside a nominee who backed COVID masking and social distancing . What to know about his new pick, Casey Means.

Casey Means isn’t currently licensed as a doctor. But that’s not why anti-vaxxers and conspiracists think she’s unsuited to be surgeon general—to them, her anti-vaccine opinions aren't extreme enough.

If confirmed by the Senate in the coming weeks, Means will hold one of the most visible public health roles in the country, and would be set to boost Kennedy’s vision for remaking the nation’s approach to health and wellness.