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Collins, Murkowski undecided on Trump surgeon general choice after contentious hearing
Two centrist Senate Republicans remain undecided on Casey Means due to her vaccine-autism comments and concerns about Health and Human Services vaccine assurances.
- On February 27, 2026, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general faced a contentious HELP Committee hearing and has not secured enough votes for confirmation.
- Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, have not yet committed to a `yes` vote and pressed Means about vaccines and past psychedelic use, citing HHS vaccine handling concerns.
- During the HELP hearing, Means refused to rule out a link between vaccines and rising autism rates, saying causes are not yet fully understood, but she supports vaccines and family decisions.
- With 12 Republicans and 11 Democrats on HELP, a single no would likely sink Means's nomination, as Collins and Murkowski have previously blocked Trump health nominees.
- If confirmed, Casey Means said spirituality would inform her approach as surgeon general, promoting Kabbalah, full-moon rituals, and other wellness practices including yoga and aromatherapy.
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Trump’s pick for surgeon general gets her ‘daily dose of inspiring Kabbalah wisdom’
Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general, preaches a broad, loosely-defined spirituality that blends ideas such as the “divine feminine,” meditation, and connection with nature. In her email newsletter, she has endorsed practices such as full moon rituals and talking to trees. And, though she was raised Roman Catholic, she has expressed interest in kabbalah, the ancient Jewish mystical tradition focused on esoteric interpr…
Trump Nominee Currently Lacks Votes For Confirmation After Hearing * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, currently does not have the necessary votes for confirmation after a heated hearing. At least two Senate Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, have not committed to confirming Means. Vaccines were a hot topic at the hearing. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) pressed Means about her views on vaccines. “I do think it’s very important as a physician, and to rebuild…
Collins, Murkowski undecided on Trump surgeon general choice after contentious hearing
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have both indicated to reporters that they are undecided on whether to support President Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means.
Surgeon general nominee Casey Means indicates support of vaccines, but stops short of recommending certain shots during Senate hearing
(WASHINGTON) - President Donald Trump's surgeon general nominee, Dr. Casey Means, indicated she supports vaccines but stopped short of recommending certain shots during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee on Wednesday. Means, who has a medical degree but [...]
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