Senate Panel Advances Nicole Saphier’s Nomination for Surgeon General

Senate committee moves Nicole Saphier's surgeon general nomination forward after party-line vote. Key details on her vaccine stance and Trump's endorsement.

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September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Nicole Saphier, in a party-line vote, advancing her nomination to the full Senate.

Saphier, a radiologist and breast imaging director at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Monmouth, was first nominated by Trump in April. She previously served as a medical contributor on Fox News and authored a 2020 book titled ‘Make America Healthy Again: How Bad Behavior and Big Government Caused a Trillion-Dollar Crisis.’ Her work has drawn attention for its critical take on public health responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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During her confirmation hearing, Saphier addressed concerns about vaccines, stating that the MMR vaccine is not lethal and calling it a vital tool against measles. She also denied any link between childhood vaccines and autism. Senator Bill Cassidy, the committee chairman, praised her honesty and support for vaccination, citing her statements as a key factor in his vote.

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