Who Is Nicole Saphier? New Surgeon General Pick's Views on Vaccines, MAHA
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier as the new Surgeon General, replacing Casey Means, whose nomination stalled over vaccine views and licensing issues. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist and director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with a media presence on Fox News and as a podcast host. She has expressed mixed views on vaccines, supports some aspects of the Make America Healthy Again movement, and has commented on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health advocacy and personal habits.
- ▪Dr. Nicole Saphier is a board-certified radiologist and director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- ▪She has served as a medical expert on Fox News since 2018 and hosts the iHeartRadio podcast Wellness Unmasked.
- ▪Saphier has questioned aspects of the vaccine schedule but supports measles and polio vaccines while attributing vaccine distrust to the Biden administration.
- ▪She authored the book Make America Healthy Again and attempted to trademark the phrase, but her application was denied.
- ▪Saphier expressed reservations about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s role as HHS Secretary, criticizing his use of nicotine despite his public health advocacy.
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By Marni Rose McFallShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump has announced Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for the position of Surgeon General.Saphier is Trump’s third nominee for the post, following the withdrawal of Casey Means from the position. Means was recommended to the president for the position by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
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