Trump accuses Cassidy of ‘political games’ after surgeon general nominee switch

President Trump on Thursday accused Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) of playing “political games” that ended his second surgeon general nominee’s confirmation in the Senate, comments that came as Trump was announcing his decision to withdraw her nomination.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced he was replacing his nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Casey Means, with former Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier. Both he and White House senior adviser Calley Means, brother to Casey, blamed Cassidy for the failed confirmation.

“For months, Senator Bill Cassidy (of the GREAT State of Louisiana!), a very disloyal person whose ‘TRUMP’ Endorsement got him elected, but later voted to impeach ‘President Trump’ on what has now proven to be a total Hoax and Scam, has stood in the way of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Nominee, Casey Means, for the important position of U.S. Surgeon General,” wrote Trump.

“I nominated Casey, a strong MAHA Warrior, at the recommendation of Secretary Kennedy, who understands the MAHA Movement better than anyone, with perhaps the possible exception of ME! Nevertheless, despite Senator Cassidy’s intransigence........

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