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Trump's surgeon general pick faces questions on vaccines and vaping at Senate hearing

NPR | By Rachel Carlson
Published September 17, 2026 at 5:44 AM CDT

The Senate committee on health held a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third pick to be the nation's top doctor.

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