Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Affirms Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism During Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump's third nominee for surgeon general, told senators during confirmation hearings that she has found no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism. Saphier stated that the MMR vaccine is a critical public health tool and that vaccines remain among the strongest defenses against infectious disease. The confirmation testimony addressed direct questioning from lawmakers about vaccine safety and the administration's position on childhood immunizations.
✓ Verified
- ✓Dr. Nicole Saphier is Trump's third nominee for surgeon general. (Scripps News, 30 mainstream articles)
- ✓Saphier testified during confirmation hearings that she has seen no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism. (Scripps News, 30 mainstream articles)
- ✓Saphier stated the MMR vaccine is a critical public health tool. (Scripps News, 30 mainstream articles)
- ✓Senators questioned Saphier about vaccine safety and the administration's stance on childhood immunizations. (Scripps News, 30 mainstream articles)
~ Interpretation
- ~Saphier's testimony reflects the administration's stated position on vaccine safety. (reporting context, not independently verified claim)
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