Trump Drops Embattled Surgeon Gen. Pick, Announces New Nominee

Friday, May 01, 2026

Casey Means's nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials. The new nominee, Trump's third pick for the role, is Nicole Saphier a radiologist and Fox News contributor.

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BREAKING: Trump has pulled Casey Means' nomination to be surgeon general, replacing her with a doctor who appears regularly on Fox news.

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-- Politico (@politico.com) Apr 30, 2026 at 1:15 PM

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