Trump Nominates Radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General After Withdrawing Dr. Casey Means Nomination

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump nominated Dr. U.S. Surgeon General on Thursday, replacing Dr. Casey Means whose nomination he withdrew the same day. Saphier, a Fox News contributor and radiologist specializing in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, became pregnant at the age of 17 and gave birth to her son while still in high school.

Washington Examiner reported the nomination amid ongoing debates over abortion policy. Saphier completed college, earned her medical degree, and finished a fellowship through the Mayo Clinic after giving birth. She authored a book titled Love, Mom, and has shared details of her pregnancy in multiple television interviews, including an appearance on FOX Nation’s “Love Mom The Live Show” at Fox News Channel Studios on April 03, 2024, in New York City.

At the time of her first pregnancy, Saphier was deeply connected to her Catholic faith. Anti-abortion advocates quickly praised the nomination. Lila Rose, head of Live Action, posted on X on May 1, 2026: "BREAKING: Pro-life Dr.

Nicole B. U.S. Surgeon General. She had an unplanned pregnancy at just 17 years old, was pressured to abort, but chose to protect the life of her little son, Nick.

Gavin Oxley, media relations manager for Americans United for Life, stated on X: "Dr. Saphier knows firsthand the pressure women face from abortion culture and the hope brought by choosing life. " The National Right to Life Committee called Dr.

Nicole Saphier an excellent choice, with outreach director Raimundo Rojas stating: "America does not need a Surgeon General who treats motherhood as a burden or unborn children as abstractions. " The nomination comes after Trump announced the withdrawal of Dr. Casey Means' bid for the position on Thursday.