A controversial confirmation battle has cleared the way for a radiologist with ties to Fox News to take on the role of surgeon general, following a narrow Senate committee vote. The decision came after intense scrutiny during her confirmation hearing, where her views on childhood vaccines drew particular attention. Supporters and critics alike have closely watched the process, given the surgeon general’s influence on public health policy. The outcome now moves the nomination to the full Senate for final approval.
Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, was advanced out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on a 12 to 11 vote to serve as surgeon general after she was grilled at her confirmation hearing earlier this month about her stance on childhood vaccines.
