Trump Surgeon General Nominee Discloses Tobacco and Fast Food Investments
President Donald Trump's surgeon general nominee, Nicole Saphier, has disclosed investments in tobacco and fast food companies. Her investment portfolio includes Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), Altria Group Inc. (MO), British American Tobacco Inc. (BTI), McDonald's Corp. (MCD), PepsiCo Inc. (PEP), Monster Beverage Corp. (MNST), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).
The investments were revealed in a statement, where Saphier pledged to divest these holdings if she is confirmed as surgeon general.
This disclosure has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly given the tobacco industry's history of controversy. Critics may argue that Saphier's investments could compromise her ability to make impartial decisions on public health matters.