Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?
President Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News contributor, as his third pick for surgeon general. Saphier is seen as a more politically palatable candidate to Republican lawmakers compared to previous nominees. Her confirmation will likely hinge on her public health messaging, qualifications, and reception by both the medical community and Senate committee members.
- ▪Dr. Nicole Saphier is a practicing radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth and a former Fox News medical contributor.
- ▪Trump previously withdrew nominations of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat and Dr. Casey Means amid scrutiny over credentials and lack of Senate support.
- ▪Sens. Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski, all on the Senate HELP Committee, were key in blocking the previous nominee, Dr. Casey Means.
- ▪Saphier is an active physician, author, and health influencer who promotes wellness products and hosts a podcast called Wellness Unmasked.
- ▪Dr. Georges Benjamin of the American Public Health Association called Saphier a 'reasonable choice' compared to the 'less qualified' Dr. Casey Means.
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Health Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation? May 2, 20266:32 AM ET Pien Huang Nicole Saphier, President Trump's nominee for surgeon general. Theo Wargo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Theo Wargo/Getty Images President Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, for the role of surgeon general. It's his third pick for this position, often called "the nation's doctor," responsible for promoting health and wellness to the general public in the United States. Saphier is expected to be more acceptable to Republican lawmakers, than Dr. Casey Means, Trump's previous choice. His first pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, was withdrawn following scrutiny over how she had represented her medical credentials.
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