White House backs Casey Means for surgeon general after Trump remarks

The White House reaffirmed its support for Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, one day after President Trump suggested he might withdraw her nomination. Trump's remarks over the weekend signaled uncertainty about Means, who is the sister of White House senior adviser Calley Means, raising questions about whether the nomination would survive Trump's review. The White House's rapid reassurance indicates the administration is standing by the nomination despite Trump's public doubts. Means has faced scrutiny over her health advocacy positions, though the excerpt does not detail specific criticisms. The back-and-forth underscores potential instability around the nomination process as Trump weighs his cabinet and senior staff decisions.