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Trump announces new pick for surgeon general nomination

Published May 1, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC

President Trump announced a third nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a regular Fox News contributor, after pulling his previous nomination for Dr. Casey Means.

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