Trump Nominates New Surgeon General Candidate
- Trump withdraws Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general
- Nicole B. Saphier is selected as the new nominee
- Saphier has controversial views on vaccines and supplements
President Trump has announced the nomination of Nicole B. Saphier as the next surgeon general, following the withdrawal of Casey Means. In a series of social media updates, Trump criticized Senator Bill Cassidy for the stalled nomination of Means and introduced Saphier, a breast radiologist and Fox News contributor who has expressed skepticism regarding vaccines.
Means' nomination faced challenges due to concerns about her qualifications and views on vaccination. Although she holds a medical degree, she left her residency and lacks an active medical license, raising questions about her ability to serve as the nation’s top doctor. Her recent Senate confirmation hearing revealed significant reservations among Republican lawmakers, particularly about her stance on crucial health issues.