Washington DC, May 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to serve as the next Surgeon General of the United States, while simultaneously withdrawing his earlier nominee, Casey Means.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Saphier as "a STAR physician" and praised her work in cancer care and public health communication. "I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Dr Nicole B Saphier to be the next Surgeon General of the United States of America," Trump said.

He added, "Nicole is an incredible communicator who makes complicated health issues more easily understood by all Americans. Dr Nicole Saphier will do great things for our Country, and help 'Make America H...