Watch live: Trump’s pick for surgeon general faces Senate confirmation hearing
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Summary
Dr. Nicole Saphier, chosen by President Donald Trump to be the U.S. surgeon general, will appear before the Senate committee for a confirmation hearing. She is the third nominee for this position after two others did not get approved by the Senate.Key Facts
- President Trump nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier as U.S. surgeon general.
- Dr. Saphier is known as a media personality.
- This is the third nomination for surgeon general by President Trump.
- The two previous nominees did not gain Senate approval.
- Dr. Saphier’s confirmation hearing is scheduled with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
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