Trump Nominates Saphier for Surgeon General After Pulling Means
Bloomberg
Last updated: May 1, 2026
President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of wellness entrepreneur Casey Means for US surgeon general. He has instead put forward Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, to fill the position. This marks the second time Trump has reversed a nomination in this context.
- Wellness entrepreneur Casey Means was initially nominated to serve as the US surgeon general.
- Radiologist Nicole Saphier has been named as the replacement nominee for the surgeon general position.
- This change represents a reversal of a previous nomination by President Trump.
- The article does not provide further details on the reasons for the withdrawal of Casey Means' nomination or the specific qualifications of Nicole Saphier beyond her profession as a radiologist.
- The text highlights a shift in the President's choice for a significant public health role.
