Trump Surgeon General Nominee Defends Vaccines in Senate Hearing

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s third surgeon general nominee, faced stiff questions on childhood vaccines at her confirmation hearing, insisting she does not believe vaccines cause autism and calling the MMR vaccine a key tool against measles, while noting the administration’s efforts to review vaccine guidance and address hesitancy. She pledged to follow the law and said she would divest from conflicting holdings, including dropping ties to DropRx, if confirmed; her Senate vote remains pending as lawmakers weigh public‑health policy and potential conflicts of interest.