
President Trump withdrew Dr. Casey Means' stalled nomination and nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after concerns about the previous nominee's experience and vaccine stances. The move is part of a broader reshuffle of senior public-health posts and is likely to trigger confirmation fights. The reported plan to remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary indicates the administration's personnel changes extend across the health agencies, increasing uncertainty and the likelihood of prolonged Senate battles.
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