Trump's new surgeon general nominee has both praised and criticized his administration
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier for the role of U.S. surgeon general after his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means, failed to gain Senate support. Saphier is a radiologist with experience in breast imaging and has expressed both support for some health initiatives and criticism of parts of the Trump administration’s health policies.Key Facts
- Dr. Nicole Saphier is Trump’s new nominee for U.S. surgeon general.
- She replaces Dr. Casey Means, whose nomination stalled in the Senate.
- Saphier is a radiologist and director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth.
- She supports parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health agenda, such as removing certain food additives and promoting exercise.
- Saphier is a vocal advocate for vaccination, but she has criticized some COVID-19 vaccine mandates and aspects of childhood vaccine schedules.
- She previously contributed to Fox News and has written a book titled "Make America Healthy Again."
- Saphier has also created a line of herbal supplements called Drop Rx.
- If confirmed, she will be able to warn the public about health threats but cannot set vaccine policy.
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