Dr. Casey Means is a wellness influencer and advocate with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. She is known for promoting health through lifestyle changes and has significant online influence. President Trump praised her for having 'impeccable MAHA credentials' and highlighted her academic achievements and life's work as outstanding. However, she lacks traditional public health experience, which has drawn some criticism.

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination was withdrawn by President Trump amid criticism of her stance on vaccines. This marked at least the second health-related nomination by Trump to be pulled from Senate consideration.

Dr. Casey Means has faced backlash due to her lack of public health experience and past comments on vaccines. Some Trump supporters and critics, including figures like Laura Loomer and Nicole Shanahan, have expressed concern over her alignment with the administration's health vision, especially as debates on public health and vaccines intensify.

The 'MAHA' credentials refer to the 'Make America Healthy Again' slogan promoted by President Trump. It signifies Dr. Casey Means' alignment with this health initiative, emphasizing lifestyle changes to improve health and eradicate chronic disease according to Trump's vision.

Dr. Casey Means and her brother Calley Means have been key advisers to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential bid and helped broker his endorsement of Trump. Calley Means is currently a White House adviser involved in promoting aspects of the MAHA agenda, such as restricting SNAP benefits and removing fluoride from drinking water, indicating close ties to the administration’s health policy direction.