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Trump announces new pick for surgeon general nomination
President Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general. He has nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier to replace her. (sources: npr, nbcnews, pbs, ap, cnbc)
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Trump has pulled the nomination of Means for surgeon general and selected Saphier as the new nominee. Saphier is a radiologist and has previously contributed to Fox News.
- Trump announced the withdrawal of Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general.
- Nicole Saphier has been nominated as the new surgeon general pick.
- Saphier is a radiologist and has worked with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Why it matters
The change in nomination reflects ongoing discussions about qualifications for the surgeon general position.
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