Senate Postpones Hearing for Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Amid Labor Pangs
A Senate hearing scheduled for Thursday has been postponed after Casey Means, Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, went into labor with her first child. The hearing was originally set to take place two days after her due date, but it remains unclear when a new date will be announced.
Means had planned to make history as the first nominee to appear virtually before the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee, despite her pregnancy. Her nomination has sparked debate over her credentials, with some questioning whether she is qualified for the role.
Trump nominated Means in May, following the abrupt withdrawal of his previous nominee, Dr Janette Nesheiwat. The new nominee is a wellness influencer and physician with an inactive medical license, who rose to prominence in conservative wellness circles for her critiques of mainstream medicine and advocacy for improving the nation's food supply.
The Senate hearing is now delayed while Means tends to her newborn baby. It remains to be seen how the nomination process will proceed after the birth.
The White House has released a statement expressing support for Means and her family, stating that it is "one of the few times in life when it's easy to ask to move a Senate hearing." Trump had previously described Means as having "impeccable 'Maha' credentials," highlighting his administration's focus on holistic health.
The nomination process has been marked by controversy, with some questioning Means' qualifications and others praising her advocacy for conservative wellness policies. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Senate will proceed with the hearing once Means is able to attend.
A Senate hearing scheduled for Thursday has been postponed after Casey Means, Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, went into labor with her first child. The hearing was originally set to take place two days after her due date, but it remains unclear when a new date will be announced.
Means had planned to make history as the first nominee to appear virtually before the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee, despite her pregnancy. Her nomination has sparked debate over her credentials, with some questioning whether she is qualified for the role.
Trump nominated Means in May, following the abrupt withdrawal of his previous nominee, Dr Janette Nesheiwat. The new nominee is a wellness influencer and physician with an inactive medical license, who rose to prominence in conservative wellness circles for her critiques of mainstream medicine and advocacy for improving the nation's food supply.
The Senate hearing is now delayed while Means tends to her newborn baby. It remains to be seen how the nomination process will proceed after the birth.
The White House has released a statement expressing support for Means and her family, stating that it is "one of the few times in life when it's easy to ask to move a Senate hearing." Trump had previously described Means as having "impeccable 'Maha' credentials," highlighting his administration's focus on holistic health.
The nomination process has been marked by controversy, with some questioning Means' qualifications and others praising her advocacy for conservative wellness policies. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Senate will proceed with the hearing once Means is able to attend.
Casey Means goes into labor just as she's about to make history as the 1st virtual nominee EVER! 
And now the Senate hearing is postponed... I'm so happy for her tho! 
New mom life is the best, but also super stressful. I hope the White House is being super supportive and not putting too much pressure on her. Poor thing's got a lot to handle right now - new baby, virtual hearing, and all those questions about her qualifications... ugh, I'd be stressed just thinking about it! 
! I mean, I'm all for flexibility and work-life balance, but it seems like a bit of an unusual timing. Has anyone else been following this nomination process? It's been pretty dramatic so far... Some people are saying she's not qualified enough for the role, while others love her passion for conservative wellness policies 
What do you think? Should she still get to testify or will the Senate postpone the hearing again? 
. It's interesting to see how the Trump administration has navigated this situation, shifting the narrative from scrutiny of Means' qualifications to an understanding of her personal circumstances 
. The White House's statement comes across as refreshingly pragmatic, acknowledging that sometimes it's necessary to prioritize family over protocol 
. Meanwhile, we're left wondering what this will mean for the nomination process and how Means' new role as a mother will shape her approach to the surgeon general position 
means is clearly qualified for the job, whoever doubted her now 
. and omg trump calling her "impeccable 'Maha' credentials" 
that's just too funny... seriously though let's get this hearing back on track ASAP so we can see what she has to say about all the healthcare stuff 
this delay is actually kinda awesome - maybe means will come back even stronger & more determined after having her little one 
fingers crossed means gets a warm welcome back when she does return! 
. The whole situation just highlights how unusual her background is for a surgeon general nominee - a wellness influencer with an inactive medical license? 
! I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out now that she's got some actual hands-on experience 
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anyway its gonna be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out after the baby arrives. maybe means will come back stronger and more qualified than ever 
that's like, the ultimate excuse. and poor Casey Means, gotta be super stressed with her first kid on the way. and Trump's choice of words, "impeccable 'Maha' credentials"... what even is that? 
It's all about politics and power struggles, folks 
The White House just dropped a cute statement about how it's "one of the few times in life when it's easy to ask to move a Senate hearing" 
like who gets to prioritize having a newborn over some boring senate hearing anyway? 
... she's gotta prioritize her newborn over politics 
first she's nominated and then she's in labor 
! I'm literally rooting for her and her fam, congrats on the new arrival! But seriously, who wouldn't want to postpone a Senate hearing when you've got a newborn to tend to? 
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