Senator Alsobrooks Statement on Casey Means Nomination Pulled

April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after President Trump announced that he was pulling his nomination of Casey Means to be Surgeon General.

"I said it at her nomination hearing, and I will say it again now: Casey Means did not have the qualifications to be our nation's Surgeon General. Dr. Means profited from unsafe products with hazardous ingredients, unsafe levels of lead and cadmium, or even traces of forever chemicals. After being given the opportunity at her hearing, Dr. Means refused to tell parents listening that vaccines are safe and effective. At the end of the day, Dr. Means did not have the votes because she proved again and again that she was not qualified.

"We need leaders running our nation's health who actually believe in science and want to keep Americans healthy - not those who work to subvert science and public health programs, sow distrust about vaccines, or push their own corrupt agenda.

"Now, we need RFK Jr., who is also deeply unqualified, to resign or be fired."

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