Trump withdraws wellness influencer and MAHA activist Casey Means as surgeon general nominee
Scientific American • 4/30/2026 – 5/1/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
6
Sources
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7
Hours Since Seen
Final Score46/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier90% (0.5^7/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-30Trump withdraws wellness influencer and MAHA activist Casey Means as surgeon general nominee (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 40
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 6 independent sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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