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Donald Trump has chosen wellness influencer Dr Casey Means as his nominee for surgeon general.

The US president said the former physician has "impeccable MAHA [Make America Healthy Again] credentials".

If her nomination is confirmed by a Senate committee, she will be working with President Trump 's controversial health chief Robert F Kennedy Jr, with whom she already has close ties.

Dr Means has replaced Dr Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor, as Mr Trump's nominee after questions were raised by right-wing activist Laura Loomer on social media.

But who is Dr Means, what are her beliefs - and what does a surgeon general do

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey

Dr Casey Means: Who is Trump's pick for surgeon general with ties to RFK Jr? 1hey