Trump's surgeon general pick has a podcast. Here's what she says about science, vaccines and trust - Poynter

"“I don't agree with 100% of what's going on at the HHS, specifically at the CDC right now,” she said"

"Saphier, a radiologist and of breast imaging at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth cancer center in New Jersey, has built her own social media following over the years. She's been a contributing opinion writer and guest on Fox News shows since . She has authored three books, including 2020's “Make America Healthy Again,” a title that later became the Trump administration's health policy slogan. She has more than 150,000 followers and gained more than 350,000 X followers before recently making that account ."

"Although she has criticized the administration, Saphier is generally supportive of Trump and her positions often dovetail with MAHA movement leaders on topics such as minimal COVID-19 mitigation measures. She champions the role of data and research in policy and medical decision-making."

"Saphier's selection comes after Trump's previous nomination of Dr. Casey Means stalled in a Senate committee. Senators questioned Means' qualifications and positions on vaccines. Before Means, Trump and then withdrew Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, who faced questions about her education and credentials before her confirmation hearing."

Dr. Nicole Saphier is described as an effective communicator who breaks down complex health issues for Americans. She is a radiologist specializing in breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth in New Jersey and has built a large social media following. She has written opinion pieces, appeared on Fox News, and authored three books, including “Make America Healthy Again,” which became a health policy slogan for the Trump administration. Her views are generally supportive of Trump while also criticizing parts of the HHS and CDC. She emphasizes data and research in medical and policy decisions and aligns with MAHA movement leaders on topics including minimal COVID-19 mitigation measures. Her nomination follows stalled and withdrawn prior Trump surgeon general nominees amid questions about qualifications and vaccine positions.

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