Today we found an article that might actually prove Donald Trump’s point about the Fake News Media—because they all ran with the story of his Surgeon General nominee without asking the most obvious question: Is Trump just pranking the press to see how far they’ll go before blinking?
What we read in the press:
Trump’s pick for surgeon general quit medical residency due to stress, former department chair says
Source: Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-05-08/trump-taps-casey-means-los-angeles-holistic-doctor-as-surgeon-general
Google the topic yourself here.
The Case of the Surgeon General Who Didn’t Finish Surgery
In a bold attempt to answer the question “What even is credibility anymore?” the President nominated Casey Means, a former ENT surgery resident turned wellness influencer to be the next Surgeon General.
Her qualifications? Stanford grad. Co-founder of a glucose-tracking startup. Deep believer in the healing powers of sauerkraut. Oh—and she dropped out of her residency with half a year to go due to “stress.” (Relatable.)
Instead of continuing down the scalpel-laden path of traditional medicine, she pivoted hard: from scalpels to smoothies, from clinical rounds to Instagram Reels. She now describes herself as a “metabolic health evangelist,” which sounds impressive until you realize evangelists don’t require medical licenses.
The plot thickens when you add the new Secretary of Health and Human Services—himself a noted critic of vaccines, fluoride, and possibly sunlight—who apparently vouched for her. The President then confirmed that he didn’t really know her, but liked that “Bobby” thought she was great.
Critics say she lacks experience. Supporters say she has “a vision.” The rest of us are just trying to process the image of the nation’s top doctor recommending kombucha and breathwork while dressed like a celestial apothecary.
Whether this is a prank, a pivot, or a symptom of national burnout, one thing is clear: The Surgeon General’s office has never been this… probiotic.
Alex Bakerloo 