Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, picks Nicole Saphier instead
Summary
President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general due to concerns in the Senate about her experience and vaccine views. He nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist known for her work with breast cancer patients, to take the position instead.Key Facts
- President Trump originally nominated Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general.
- The Senate raised questions about Dr. Means' experience and opinions on vaccines.
- Due to stalled progress, President Trump decided to withdraw Dr. Means' nomination.
- Dr. Nicole Saphier is the new nominee for surgeon general.
- Dr. Saphier is a radiologist and director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth.
- She has a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados.
- Dr. Saphier completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic.
- President Trump described her as a leading physician who helps women with breast cancer.
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