Saphier's Deleted Tweets Criticize Trump, RFK Jr. Health Policies
Deleted social media posts from Dr. Nicole Saphier, a nominee for Surgeon General, reveal sharp criticisms directed at both the Trump administration's health policies and those of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The posts, viewed via the Internet Archive, cover vaccine controversies, the transparency of political figures, and federal health agency operations. Saphier questioned the U.S. measles elimination status and criticized the restructuring of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Furthermore, she publicly challenged statements made by President Trump regarding medication use during pregnancy and questioned the transparency surrounding his own health. These revelations paint a picture of an outspoken critic engaging with highly politicized public health debates.
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Deleted social media posts from Dr. Nicole Saphier, a nominee for Surgeon General, reveal sharp criticisms of both the Trump administration's health policies and those of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. These posts, viewed via the Internet Archive, cover topics ranging from vaccine controversies to the health transparency of political figures.
Background and Context
Dr. Saphier, a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, was selected as President Donald Trump’s nominee for Surgeon General. Her public commentary, visible through deleted tweets, shows a pattern of engaging with highly contentious public health issues.
Source of Information: The deleted posts were reviewed by CNN’s KFile and are viewable on the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
Public Stance: Saphier has previously identified herself as a supporter of Trump since his first term.
Professional Background: She is the author of books like Make America Healthy Again (2020) and Panic Attack: Playing Politics with Science in the Fight Against COVID-19 (2021), and operates the podcast “Wellness Unmasked.”
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Criticisms of Health Policy and Officials
Saphier’s deleted tweets targeted several sensitive areas, often criticizing the perceived lack of transparency or the direction of federal health agencies.
Vaccine and Public Health Concerns
Measles Status: In a deleted March post, Saphier questioned whether the U.S. had lost its measles elimination status before the midterm elections.
ACIP and CDC: She criticized the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the CDC, arguing that new appointees lacked necessary expertise. She noted that the CDC vaccine schedule was in flux, advocating for a "measured reset" over "chaos."
Tylenol Controversy: Saphier repeatedly questioned Trump's messaging regarding Tylenol use during pregnancy, citing a deleted post where she questioned the scientific basis for the risks, stating, "Words matter. Facts matter too."
Criticism of Political Figures
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.): She criticized the overhaul of federal vaccine policy by Kennedy’s HHS, suggesting the changes were driven by ideological alignment rather than expertise.
Donald Trump: Her posts included critiques of Trump's public statements, such as his advice on Tylenol, and also questioned the transparency surrounding his own health, particularly after he underwent an MRI.
Mitch McConnell: In an undeleted post, Saphier criticized McConnell's vote against her nomination, suggesting it related to his own health concerns.
Administration Moves and Nominations
The administration has shown efforts to stabilize key health roles. Following the nomination of Dr. Saphier, the White House spokesperson, Kush Desai, praised her as an "accomplished physician" who will be an "asset for President Trump" in advancing his agenda.
