The WSJ reports that Means needs the support of every Republican senator to become surgeon general — and she doesn’t have it. The reasons are plentiful, but if you want a rundown, I detailed how Means expertly uses the wellness grifter playbook to spread hokey ideas and sow distrust in health institutions.
Victoria Song

Senior Reviewer, Wearable Tech
Senior Reviewer, Wearable Tech
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