Congress Surgeon General

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, has faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccines. At a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, she was questioned about vaccines causing autism, a theory promoted by Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Widespread scientific consensus has concluded a link between autism and vaccines doesn’t exist. Saphier stated she doesn't believe childhood vaccines cause autism. She emphasized the importance of the MMR vaccine in combating measles. The position of surgeon general has been vacant throughout Trump's second term. Saphier's nomination follows two previous candidates who faced controversy over their backgrounds and views on vaccines.