Trump Nominates Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General After Withdrawing Casey Means
President Donald Trump selected Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, as his new nominee for surgeon general. He withdrew his previous nominee, Casey Means. The nomination aligns with discussions on the 'Make America Healthy Again' vaccine agenda.
thewrap.comPresident Donald Trump selected Nicole Saphier as his nominee for surgeon general. Trump withdrew his previous nominee for the position. Casey Means is out as surgeon general nominee, according to STAT.
Dr. Nicole Saphier is a radiologist and longtime Fox News contributor. CNN published a video titled 'Why Nicole Saphier is trending' at 3:29 PM EDT on Friday, May 1, 2026. In the video, CNN's Sarah Owermohle explained why Trump pulled his last nominee and what Saphier’s nomination indicates about the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ vaccine agenda.
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Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-05-01T15:29:00 EDT
CNN published video 'Why Nicole Saphier is trending' explaining Trump's nomination of Saphier and withdrawal of previous nominee.
1 sourceCNN - 2026-05-01
STAT published newsletter confirming Casey Means out as surgeon general nominee.
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President Trump selected Nicole Saphier as nominee for surgeon general and withdrew previous nominee.
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Potential Impact
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Increased media attention on 'Make America Healthy Again' vaccine agenda due to nomination.
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Potential shift in public health policy direction under Saphier’s leadership if confirmed.
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