White House Says Trump Stands Behind Surgeon General Nominee After President’s Remarks

The Senate has not yet voted on Dr. Casey Means, who was nominated in 2025.

Dr. Casey Means in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

President Donald Trump still supports his nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, the White House said on March 31.

“There is no one better suited to advance President Trump’s agenda to Make America Healthy Again,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told The Epoch Times via email.