Trump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general
President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, to be the next surgeon general. Trump described Saphier as a dedicated physician with a focus on women's health and cancer detection. The nomination was made on April 30, 2026, and marks a new development in the administration's health leadership.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon generalTrump made the announcement on social media on Thursday.ByMary KekatosApril 30, 2026, 1:10 PM1:34Nicole Saphier attends the Patriot Awards, December 5, 2024 in Greenvale, New York.Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is nominating Dr.
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