Radiologist Nicole Saphier replaces MAHA star Casey Means as Trump surgeon general pick
President Donald Trump withdrew his initial nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, citing Sen. Bill Cassidy's delay in the confirmation process, and announced Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee. Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, was praised by Trump for her medical expertise and advocacy in women's health. Trump criticized Cassidy for disloyalty, while expressing continued support for Means and her ongoing work on health policy.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew his original nomination for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, blaming Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) for stalling her Senate confirmation. Trump said he would be nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, to the position. Recommended Stories Radiologist Nicole Saphier replaces MAHA star Casey Means as Trump surgeon general pick CDC head Jay Bhattacharya hits back at critics over withheld COVID-19 vaccine study GOP states plan for tougher Medicaid work requirements He called Saphier “a STAR physician who has spent her career guiding women facing breast cancer.” Trump slammed Cassidy, who faces a tough primary election, for being ” a very disloyal person” in a series of Truth Social Posts on Thursday afternoon announcing the…
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