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Trump Nominates Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General
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.
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President 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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