Trump surgeon general pick sparks backlash, splits MAHA movement
President Donald Trump's nomination of Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general has sparked backlash within the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, revealing internal divisions. The nomination follows the withdrawal of Dr. Casey Means, a favored MAHA figure, amid a stalled confirmation process influenced by her pregnancy. While some MAHA activists criticize Saphier as misaligned with MAHA principles, others support her as the right choice for the country.
- ▪Dr. Nicole Saphier was nominated as surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' nomination was withdrawn.
- ▪Dr. Casey Means' confirmation process was delayed in part due to her pregnancy and extensive vetting requirements.
- ▪MAHA activists are divided, with some calling Saphier a poor fit and others believing she is exactly who America needs.
- ▪Trump announced the nomination change on his TruthSocial platform, praising Means as a strong MAHA advocate.
- ▪Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported Dr. Casey Means and influenced her initial nomination.
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