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Trump surgeon general nominee praised and criticized
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: Dr. Nicole Saphier was nominated to serve as U.S. surgeon general after the previous nominee’s campaign ended.
WHO: Dr. Nicole Saphier
WHAT: President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier for the vacant U.S. surgeon general role
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of the process to fill the vacant U.S. surgeon general position.
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