The health freedom movement is in turmoil as Shanahan accuses Kennedy of deception and shadowy control — while Dr. Robert Malone defends Kennedy’s Surgeon General nominee – Casey Means – amid vaccine silence controversy.

In fact, Nicole Shanahan had some tough words for Secretary Kennedy and his recent appointment of Casey Means to Surgeon General of the United States.

Nicole Shanahan: 

Yes, it’s very strange. Doesn’t make any sense. I was promised that if I supported RFK Jr. in his Senate confirmation that neither of these siblings would be working under HHS or in an appointment (and that people much more qualified would be). I don’t know if RFK very clearly lied to me, or what is going on. It has been clear in recent conversations that he is reporting to someone regularly who is controlling his decisions (and it isn’t President Trump). With regards to the siblings, there is something very artificial and aggressive about them, almost like they were bred and raised Manchurian assets.

Allegations of deception and control:

Nicole Shanahan, an attorney and tech entrepreneur, is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she once stood side-by-side with, as vice presidential candidate during his independent bid for the White House.

She claims she was promised that the “siblings” (Casey and Calley Means) would not be appointed to roles under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if she supported RFK Jr. in a hypothetical “Senate confirmation” (possibly a reference to a future appointment or political deal).

Shanahan suggests RFK Jr. may have lied to her, as the siblings now appear to be involved despite assurances otherwise.

She insinuates that RFK Jr. is being controlled by an unnamed third party (“reporting to someone regularly”), explicitly ruling out Donald Trump. This implies she believes shadowy forces are influencing Kennedy’s decisions — a theme common in conspiracy circles.

However, RFK Jr. may simply be choosing someone who talks good in front of a camera and brings up issues in a way that doesn’t alienate people.

“Manchurian asset” reference:

The term “Manchurian assets” refers to the conspiracy trope of individuals brainwashed or trained to act as covert operatives.

By describing the siblings as “artificial and aggressive” and comparing them to such assets, Shanahan is implying they may be part of a coordinated, possibly nefarious, effort to infiltrate or manipulate government health agencies. Many people in the health freedom movement see this as a likely scenario, considering that the siblings appeared suddenly at the forefront of the Make America Healthy Again Movement, capsizing a truly courageous medical freedom and vaccine truth movement that preceded MAHA during the years of COVID-19 lockdowns and during the coercive mRNA vaccine rollout.

Shanahan’s tweet reflects deep distrust in RFK Jr.’s leadership as Secretary of HHS and hints at broader conspiracy theories about hidden control networks. Her language aligns with QAnon rhetoric, where perceived “puppet masters” are blamed for political betrayals. However, Shanahan does make an important point, because RFK Jr. has conceded to other authorities within government just to become Secretary of HHS. For example, Kennedy agreed to answer to Senator Bill Cassidy, who requires that Secretary Kennedy not appoint “anti-vaxxers” to advise the Centers for Disease Control. This concession to not change ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices), halted the radical change that was needed at the CDC in 2025.

Why This Matters:

• Shanahan’s words point to internal strife within RFK Jr.’s orbit, as high-profile supporters like Shanahan air grievances publicly. People are frustrated that no action has been taken on the vaccine front.

• Shanahan’s rhetoric also fuels (necessary) polarization and distrust in institutions. While health agencies like HHS are under fire from many sides, grassroots debate is necessary to propel MAHA in the right direction. While Shanahan is being disruptive, distrust in government should remain, no matter who is occupying the leadership roles, no matter what they have promised.

The core issue: A MAHA Surgeon General candidate who ignores vaccine carnage

Another noteworthy person close to Secretary Kennedy is Dr. Robert Malone. Malone wrote in his substack in support of Casey Means, while condemning anyone who would dare oppose Casey Means as the next Surgeon General of United States. In his post, he referred to dissenters as “extreme.”

This begs the question: Why are supposed leaders in the health freedom movement dismissing legitimate concerns about Casey Means’ fitness for Surgeon General, while ignoring the elephant in the room: her silence on COVID-19 vaccine injuries and mandates?

Malone frames opposition to Means as “extremism” and “cyber-bullying,” but the real issue is simple:

• She has never spoken out against COVID-19 vaccine injuries, despite overwhelming evidence of myocarditis, neurological damage, and excess deaths.
• She has not addressed the suppression of vaccine-injured voices, nor has she advocated for medical freedom in the context of mandates.
• Her focus on metabolic health looks like a smokescreen to many. While this issue is important, it does not absolve her of ignoring the largest medical scandal in modern history.
• Malone’s argument that she couldn’t speak out against the jab and still be “effective” or be confirmed by the Senate is nonsense.
• If she lacks the courage to address the biggest public health disaster of our time, she has no business leading MAHA or serving as Surgeon General.

Instead of engaging with substantive critiques, Malone:

• Dismisses critics as “bots” or “extremists” — a classic tactic to avoid debate.
• Compares vaccine safety advocates to anti-Semites, implying that questioning Means is akin to racism.
• Praises her “courage” while ignoring her cowardice on vaccines — a glaring contradiction.

His claim that “anyone who spoke against mRNA vaccines won’t get Senate confirmation” is a cop-out. If MAHA is truly about health freedom, it must demand leaders who confront all threats—not just the politically convenient ones.

Malone admits MAHA is a “diverse” coalition, but this diversity is being weaponized to dilute its core mission. By elevating a figure like Means — who avoids the vaccine issue — the movement is being steered toward safe, non-controversial topics (food, metabolism) while ignoring the ongoing medical tyranny.

This is controlled opposition 101:

• Shift focus from vaccines to “ultra-processed foods.”
• Promote a “moderate” face who won’t challenge Big Pharma.
• Smear dissenters as “conspiracy theorists” or “bots.”

Malone, once a vocal critic of COVID vaccines, now defends a nominee who won’t touch the subject. His claim that “purity spirals” are bad is ironic—since MAHA was founded to oppose medical corruption, not accommodate it.

If Malone truly cared about health freedom, he would:

• Propose that Means publicly address vaccine injuries, and discuss all the issues he has personally raised with mRNA COVID jabs.
• Reject the false dichotomy between metabolic health and vaccine safety.
• Stop minimizing the core issue that is the backbone of MAHA in the first place.
• Not excuse Mean’s silence on important health issues as some sort of wise political pragmatism.
• Remember that being Surgeon General shouldn’t be a publicity contest.

Malone’s quick endorsement of Means and his swift criticism of “extreme” health freedom warriors signals that MAHA is being absorbed into the system it was meant to fight. By accepting a Surgeon General who won’t challenge the vaccine status quo, the movement is ceding ground to the very forces it claims to oppose.

Perhaps there needs to be a healthy debate on Casey Mean’s qualifications by health freedom warriors who understand what’s at stake.

A debate between Nicole Shanahan and Robert Malone would be great to watch.

The MAHA movement needs more division and more polarization – not some weak form of unity – because debate will improve the direction that the movement is heading in. Focusing on celebrity status and political parity will only lead to regret and disappointment in the end.

Leadership roles that are filled with celebrities, status seekers, and smooth talkers will ultimately fail. Seize this moment in the war, and promote individuals who have been through trials and fires, who speak from conviction, and will deliver the truth courageously.

Sources include:

X.com

NaturalNews.com

Substack.com

Enoch, Brighteon.ai