Trump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by Pentagon
Dr. Nicole Saphier, nominated by Donald Trump for surgeon general, sells a dietary supplement containing an ingredient banned by the Pentagon. This has raised concerns among health experts and consumer advocates regarding the safety and regulation of her products. Amazon has launched an inquiry into the compliance of Saphier's products following media scrutiny.
- ▪Dr. Nicole Saphier's supplement contains an ingredient prohibited by the US military.
- ▪Health experts have warned that the ingredient can cause liver damage.
- ▪Amazon is investigating the compliance of Saphier's products after inquiries from the Guardian.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Surgeon General Nominee Sells Suspect Supplement — RealClear Investigations
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Dr Nicole Saphier appears at the Fox News studios on 3 April 2024 in New York City. Photograph: John Lamparski/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDr Nicole Saphier appears at the Fox News studios on 3 April 2024 in New York City. Photograph: John Lamparski/Getty ImagesTrump administrationTrump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by PentagonAmazon opens an inquiry into Nicole Saphier’s product compliance following Guardian inquiry. White House says she will be a ‘powerful asset’ for Maha agendaMichelle R SmithFri 22 May 2026 10.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general sells an herbal supplement that contains an ingredient prohibited by the US military and which health experts have warned can cause liver damage.Dr…
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