Trump nominates Fox News doctor to be the next surgeon general
Summary
President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general after Senate doubts about her qualifications and vaccine views. He then nominated Nicole B. Saphier, a breast radiologist and Fox News contributor, who has also expressed some skepticism about vaccines.Key Facts
- President Trump withdrew Casey Means’ nomination due to Senate opposition, especially from Senator Bill Cassidy.
- Means holds a medical degree but does not have an active medical license and dropped out of her residency.
- Means is linked to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) movement, promoting wellness products and alternative health advice.
- Trump criticized Cassidy on social media for blocking Means’ nomination.
- Trump nominated Nicole B. Saphier as the new candidate for surgeon general.
- Saphier is a breast radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a Fox News medical contributor.
- Saphier runs a herbal supplement company called Drop Rx.
- Saphier has expressed vaccine skepticism but does not openly oppose vaccines.
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