Trump nominated Nicole Saphier as surgeon general and withdrew Janette Nesheiwat's nomination, while Bill Cassidy questioned Saphier on public health.
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Updated Sep 16
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What happened
Trump nominated Nicole Saphier as surgeon general and withdrew Janette Nesheiwat's nomination, while Bill Cassidy questioned Saphier on public health.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bill Cassidy and Nicole Saphier are involved in a confirmation hearing grilling on policy stances.Sub-event
- Trump nominated Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General, while Casey Means underwent a confirmation hearing in the Senate HELP Committee.Sub-event
- Committee questions nominee Nicole Saphier on vaccine skepticism and weighs Chris Klomp's nomination for a deputy role.Sub-event
Trump makes key health appointments (Saphier, Means) and faces scrutiny from Cassidy.1 source
Cassidy questioned Saphier on vaccine claims; his committee considers Klomp for HHS deputy secretary.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Bill Cassidy
American physician and politician (born 1957)
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Casey Means
American physician and author (born 1987)
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