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Trump surgeon general pick backs MMR vaccine, rejects link between childhood vaccines and autism
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Nicole Saphier, Trump's nominee for surgeon general, told senators during her confirmation hearing that she does not believe the MMR vaccine is lethal and does not support claims linking childhood vaccines to autism. Saphier's statements differ from previous comments made by President Trump regarding vaccine safety. Measles cases have increased across the United States in recent months.
