President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as his surgeon general pick and nominated Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.-ally, Dr. Casey Means, for the role.

President Donald Trump has selected Dr. Casey Means, a wellness advocate and social media influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his new nominee for U.S. surgeon general. The decision follows the withdrawal of Trump's initial pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, from Senate consideration.