Trump selects Nicole Saphier as new Surgeon General

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he is withdrawing the nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, a position that was previously held by Dr. Vivek Murthy.

Trump had initially nominated Means in May 2022, but later withdrew her name from consideration. The reason for this change is not clear.

In a statement, Trump accused Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy of playing “political games” over the nomination process. Cassidy had expressed concerns about Means’ qualifications and experience as a surgeon general.

The decision to withdraw Means’ nomination comes after a series of developments in the Senate’s consideration of her nomination. The Senate has been debating the nomination for several weeks, with some lawmakers expressing concerns about Means’ background and qualifications.

Trump has since announced that he will nominate Nicole Saphier for the role of Surgeon General. Saphier is a physician who has worked in various roles related to healthcare policy.

The White House has not released further information on why Trump withdrew Means’ nomination or what factors led him to choose Saphier as his new nominee.

Source: Google News World