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May 4, 2026
Trump Nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General Amid Controversy Over Past Criticism
- President Trump nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general after withdrawing Casey Means' nomination due to lack of support.
- Saphier has deleted past social media posts critical of Trump's policies on vaccines and health, raising concerns among MAHA activists.
- Supporters argue Saphier will effectively address health issues and align with Trump's MAHA goals, despite her previous criticisms.
3 Sources
- Trump surgeon general pick sparks backlash, splits MAHA movementMay 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM · Fox News
- Trump’s third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president’s agenda and fitnessMay 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM · Independent
- New surgeon general pick in deleted posts criticized Trump, RFK Jr. policiesMay 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM · The Hill