MAHA Seeks a Path Forward After Losing Surgeon General Nominee

May 5, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The Make America Healthy Again movement is looking to push forward and refocus after a spate of policy and personnel defeats in Washington.

MAHA Institute President Mark Gorton said during an interview Monday the movement he’s a part of faced a setback when the Trump administration withdrew Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination last week, though he sees group continuing to fight for years down the line.

“We’re really in a very long-term fight to take back our health system from corrupt corporate influences,” Gorton said. “President Trump does not control the Senate. It’s a Republican Senate, and he couldn’t get ...

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