President Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General and announced a replacement candidate after her confirmation process encountered significant roadblocks in the Senate.
The president announced he is now nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier, who previously worked as a medical contributor for Fox News Channel, to serve as the nation’s top public health official.
Dr. Means’ nomination had become stalled in the Senate as lawmakers raised concerns about her professional background and her positions regarding vaccination policies.
The surgeon general serves as the leading spokesperson for public health matters in the United States and advises the president on health-related issues affecting Americans nationwide.
