# Saphier’s Surgeon General Test | Irvine News

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Published: 2026-09-16T16:47:57+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump’s third pick to become surgeon general, faces a high-stakes confirmation hearing today amid intense scrutiny over her past statements on vaccines, business ties, and clashes with the administration. As the nation grapples with measles outbreaks, lawmakers will probe whether she’ll challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial positions — especially on vaccine guidance. Saphier has questioned the need for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, criticized Trump’s advice to pregnant women, and owns a company selling unregulated tinctures flagged by the FDA. She vows to step down from those conflicts if confirmed — but questions linger about her credibility as public health’s trusted voice. Meanwhile, two other nominees — Chris Klomp and Timothy Westlake — also face tough questioning, making this a pivotal day for shaping America’s next public health leadership team. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/16/nicole-saphier-surgeon-general-senate-hearing/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/119e093d4fda05e3 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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