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Trump’s surgeon general nominee is running the wellness grifter playbook perfectly

Dr. Casey Means at her senate confirmation hearing for surgeon general.

Means uses a common wellness influencer playbook that uses selective science to discredit institutions. | Getty Images

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On the surface, the wellness to MAHA pipeline can appear baffling. How does one get from wanting to be healthy to eschewing vaccines, drinking raw milk, and opting for beef tallow over sunscreen? The simple answer would be: widespread misinformation on online platforms, particularly from influencers.

I’d argue the real answer is slightly more nuanced – and …

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Original Source: https://www.theverge.com/column/889922/optimizer-casey-means-wellness-influencer-playbook

Original Source: https://www.theverge.com/column/889922/optimizer-casey-means-wellness-influencer-playbook

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