WATCH LIVE: Dr. Nicole Saphier testifies in confirmation hearing for U.S. surgeon general
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's third choice to be U.S. surgeon general. She appeared at her confirmation hearing to get approval from the Senate health committee for the role.Key Facts
- Dr. Nicole Saphier is a radiologist and former Fox News contributor.
- She is President Trump's third nominee for the surgeon general position.
- Previous nominees, Janette Nesheiwat and Casey Means, were dropped due to concerns about their qualifications and views.
- The surgeon general is known as the nation's top doctor and public health communicator.
- The position has limited power to make rules but can influence public health discussions.
- The confirmation hearing took place before the Senate health committee.
- The hearing began at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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