Nicole Saphier & United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nicole Saphier: Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News personality, was nominated by Donald Trump as a U.S. surgeon general, advocating vaccines more forcefully than Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and criticizing the United States — United States Department of Health and Human Services.

United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a revolving door of short-term directors, leading to a void in experienced public health leadership and concerns about political meddling in its scientific research and communication.

Nicole Saphier: Nicole Saphier was nominated by Donald Trump for the position of Surgeon General after Casey Means' nomination stalled. She is a radiologist and Fox News Channel contributor.

United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation changes regarding the hepatitis B vaccine were a point of discussion during Casey Means' confirmation hearing.

Nicole Saphier: Nicole Saphier was nominated by Donald Trump for U.S. surgeon general, a selection panned by 'Make America Healthy Again' adherents who prefer a less mainstream medical approach.

United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a key agency in health policy. The nomination of Erica Schwartz to lead it, and the prior firing of Susan Monarez, highlight the conflict over vaccine policy within the Trump administration and with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda.