Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pick
President Trump has withdrawn Dr. Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general after it stalled in the Senate due to concerns over her experience, vaccine stance, and lack of active medical license. He has announced Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News contributor, as his new nominee for the position. Means' nomination faced bipartisan scrutiny and opposition, particularly from Republican senators, despite support from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
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Politics Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pick April 30, 20263:33 PM ET By The Associated Press Dr. Casey Means testifies during a Senate Health, Education Labor and Pension Committee confirmation hearing for U.S. Surgeon General on Capitol Hill, Feb. 25, in Washington. Tom Brenner/AP hide caption toggle caption Tom Brenner/AP WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor and radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her experience and her stance on vaccines.
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