Trump picks a new surgeon general following right wing Laura Loomer complaints

Trump pulls surgeon general pick following Laura Loomer complaints President Donald Trump pulled his nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. surgeon general a day before she was set to appear before the Senate. ABC News ABC News

President Donald Trump pulled his nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. surgeon general Wednesday just a day before she was expected to appear before the Senate for her confirmation hearing.

Dr. Casey Means is the new pick, Trump said in a Truth Social post. ..

Nesheiwat, who came under fire from right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, will serve with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in another capacity, Trump said.

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