Trump’s surgeon general nominee is running the wellness grifter playbook perfectly
TL;DR
The article critiques how wellness influencers, including Trump's surgeon general nominee, use selective science to spread misinformation, leading to anti-vaccine and anti-science beliefs. It highlights the nuanced pipeline from wellness to conspiracy theories.
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On the surface, the wellness to MAHA pipeline can appear baffling. How does one get from wanting to be healthy to eschewing vaccines, drinking raw milk, and opting for beef tallow over sunscreen? The simple answer would be: widespread misinformation on online platforms, particularly from influencers.
I'd argue the real answer is slightly more nuanced - and …