Trump's Surgeon General Pick OUT, Anti-ICE Protest Assault, Meat-Alzheimer's Study: AM Update 5/1
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The Megyn Kelly Show's AM Update on May 1, 2026, opens with President Trump withdrawing his nomination of Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General amid GOP resistance, particularly from Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who questioned her vaccine views. Trump retaliated on Truth Social, threatening Cassidy’s re-election, while announcing the new nominee, Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Sapphire, who shares similar stances on parental vaccine discretion. In Maine, Governor Janet Mills drops out of the Democratic Senate primary, clearing the way for progressive challenger Graham Plattner to face Republican Senator Susan Collins. Plattner, despite a controversial past including a Nazi-linked tattoo and inflammatory Reddit posts, is gaining momentum with strong fundraising and progressive endorsements. Meanwhile, a Turning Point USA reporter, Savannah Hernandez, was physically assaulted at an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis by three family members, leading to federal charges. The DOJ condemned the attack as political violence. In health news, a new Swedish study finds that individuals with the APOE4 gene variant—linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk—may reduce their dementia risk by consuming unprocessed meat, suggesting a potential role for precision nutrition based on genetics. The episode concludes with sponsor segments promoting PureTalk wireless and the Electronic Payments Coalition’s campaign to protect credit card security.
Trump replaced Surgeon General nominee Casey Means with Fox News doctor Nicole Sapphire after GOP resistance, particularly from Senator Bill Cassidy.
Graham Plattner is now the likely Democratic nominee in Maine’s Senate race, despite a controversial past and inflammatory online history.
A family was charged in federal court for assaulting conservative journalist Savannah Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest, highlighting rising tensions around political violence.
New research suggests APOE4 gene carriers may lower Alzheimer’s risk by eating unprocessed meat, challenging one-size-fits-all dietary guidelines.
Genetic testing for APOE4 is accessible and could inform personalized nutrition strategies to reduce dementia risk.
Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nominee Amid GOP Backlash
“For months, Senator Bill Cassidy of the great state of Louisiana has stood in the way of RFKJ's nominee, Casey Means, for the important position of U.S. Surgeon General.”
Maine Senate Primary Shake-Up: Mills Drops Out, Plattner Surges
“We're going to make this happen. And we're going to show the rest of the country that this is the politics of the future.”
Anti-ICE Protest Attack: Family Charged in Assault on Journalist
“These deplorable actions, as charged in the indictment, will not be tolerated in America, and this Department of Justice will always punish unhinged acts of political violence.”
New Study Links Meat Consumption to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in APOE4 Carriers
A Swedish study finds that people with the APOE4 gene variant—linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk—may reduce their dementia risk by eating unprocessed meat, suggesting a need for personalized dietary guidelines.
Sponsor Segments: PureTalk & Electronic Payments Coalition
Promotions for PureTalk wireless offering unlimited high-speed data for $34.99 and the Electronic Payments Coalition warning against proposed legislation that could weaken credit card security for consumers.
“These deplorable actions, as charged in the indictment, will not be tolerated in America, and this Department of Justice will always punish unhinged acts of political violence.”
“For months, Senator Bill Cassidy of the great state of Louisiana has stood in the way of RFKJ's nominee, Casey Means, for the important position of U.S. Surgeon General.”
“We're going to make this happen. And we're going to show the rest of the country that this is the politics of the future.”
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