It’s no surprise that President Trump’s nomination for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, was grilled on vaccines and whether health care is a human right during her recent Senate confirmation hearing. Somewhat unexpected, however, was the first question she was asked after finishing her opening remarks.

While the MAHA movement has largely avoided the topic of abortion, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) did not: “Do you believe that the abortion pill, mifepristone, is safe and should be prescribed without an in-person visit with a physician?” Cassidy asked.

Means offered a tepid, politically safe response: “I think that every medication has risks and benefits. I think that all patients need to have a thorough conversation with their doctor and have true and informed consent before taking any medication.”

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