Trump Nominates Radiologist Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General, Announces 25% Tariffs on EU Vehicles, Expresses Dissatisfaction with Iran Proposal

President Donald Trump selected Dr. S. surgeon general. Trump withdrew his previous nominee Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general after it became clear she lacked votes to advance from a Senate committee.

Dr. Nicole Saphier is a radiologist and longtime Fox News contributor. Dr. Nicole Saphier has promoted aspects of Health Secretary Robert F. ’s Make America Healthy Again agenda including removing food additives, cutting ultraprocessed foods from diets, and encouraging exercise.

Dr. Nicole Saphier has been a more vocal advocate for vaccination than Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dr. Nicole Saphier has criticized the Trump administration’s handling of health issues as embarrassing. S.

Surgeon general issues advisories warning of public health threats. S. surgeons general have advocated on vaccination issues but do not create vaccine policy. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford University-educated physician who did not finish her surgical residency in Oregon and has an inactive medical license.

Dr. Casey Means faced questioning from senators of both major political parties over her experience and stance on vaccination. Dr. Casey Means stated her failed nomination resulted from a yearlong smear campaign.

Dr. Nicole Saphier is director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth. Dr. Nicole Saphier has a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados. Dr. Nicole Saphier completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Dana Smetherman, president of the American College of Radiology, called Dr. Nicole Saphier a tireless advocate for women’s health on Thursday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated in a social media post that Dr.

Nicole Saphier’s experience with breast cancer patients and early detection will help address the chronic disease epidemic. Dr.

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat was Trump’s first surgeon general pick and a Fox News contributor, but her nomination fell apart last year after questions about her academic credentials. Dr. Nicole Saphier is an author and podcaster with a show titled Wellness Unmasked with Dr.

Nicole Saphier. Dr. Nicole Saphier wrote a book titled Make America Healthy Again in 2020 that criticized government handling of healthcare and the Affordable Care Act. Dr. Nicole Saphier is a mother of three boys.

Dr. Nicole Saphier became unexpectedly pregnant at age 17 and decided to keep her first son. Dr. Nicole Saphier has advocated for more resources for mothers who choose to keep their pregnancies. Dr. S.

Childhood vaccine schedule including the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. The Trump administration has been trying to weaken the recommendation for the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. Dr.

Nicole Saphier aligned with Robert F. ’s disdain toward COVID-19 vaccination requirements in schools. Dr. Nicole Saphier stated on her podcast in September that COVID-19 vaccination requirements in schools were a complete disaster and one reason for declining trust in vaccination.

Dr. Nicole Saphier supports immunization while arguing patients should make their own medical decisions. In March, Dr. Nicole Saphier praised acting CDC Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for posting a message encouraging vaccination against measles.

Dr. Nicole Saphier stated in September that the more vaccine confusion created, the more preventable disease will be seen. Dr. Nicole Saphier urged the Trump administration to get itself in order because its actions are upsetting.

Last summer, Dr. Nicole Saphier decried the Trump administration’s first MAHA report which cited hundreds of studies, some nonexistent. Dr. Nicole Saphier stated on her podcast that the MAHA report had many flaws and was pretty embarrassing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired his first CDC director Susan Monarez after less than a month on the job. Dr. Nicole Saphier stated that Kennedy’s firing of Susan Monarez was a mess. Dr. Nicole Saphier stated on her podcast that shenanigans like the firing are taking the administration farther from regaining trust.

In an email to the AP last year, Dr. Nicole Saphier stated that Trump’s advice to pregnant women not to take Tylenol was overly simplistic and promoted unproven ties to autism. Dr. Nicole Saphier stated that untreated fever or severe pain can pose serious risks to mothers and babies.

Casey Means’ confirmation hearings earlier this year, Dr. Nicole Saphier stated on her podcast that she expected Means to do a good job but wished she were less involved with MAHA. Dr. Nicole Saphier stated she would like to see more reaching across the aisle in public health.

Dr. Nicole Saphier stated that an ideal surgeon general nominee would have finished their residency and have an active medical license. Alex Clark, Turning Point USA podcaster and anti-pesticide campaigner, posted on Friday that Dr.

Nicole Saphier gets an F on MAHA issues. President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, accusing the EU of failing to fully comply with a trade agreement.

President Trump stated on Iran: We're negotiating by phone and not sure we're going to get to a deal. President Trump announced an increase of EU tariffs to 25% for cars and trucks imported into the United States.

U.S. Iranian media reported that Iran sent its latest proposal to the United States via Pakistani mediators. President Trump notified Congress that hostilities initiated against Iran on February 28 have been terminated, though he did not rule out future military action.

President Trump stated: Iran wants a deal, I’m not satisfied; talks with Iran by phone; we just had a conversation with Iran, let's see what happens. President Trump stated he is not satisfied with the new peace deal offered by Iran as the standoff's costs multiply.

President Trump stated the White House has given Spirit Airlines a final proposal for a federal bailout amid reports the carrier is preparing to wind down operations. President Trump stated he will place a 25% tariff on autos from the EU next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with a trade deal. President Trump stated on Iran-US peace talks: They’re asking for things that I can’t agree to.

President Trump signed an executive order expanding access to retirement accounts for Americans without 401(k)s. Talks with Washington over a $500 billion rescue package for Spirit Airlines have fallen apart, and Spirit is preparing to cease operations.

President Trump stated he’s not sure a deal with Iran will ever be made and that the leadership is very disjointed with 2 to 3 groups, maybe 4.

President Trump said the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and he would increase tariffs next week. K. whiskey after meeting with King Charles III.

The current level of tariffs on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July. President Trump announced on Friday that he is increasing tariffs on cars and lorries imported from the EU from 15% to 25% from next week, accusing the bloc of non-compliance with a deal struck last summer at his golf course in Scotland.