Trump Surgeon General Nominee Discloses Tobacco, Pharma Investments

Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, has disclosed investments in tobacco company Philip Morris International and beverage companies Monster Beverage Corp, Coca-Cola Co., and Pepsi Co.

In an ethics agreement, Saphier pledged to divest from these companies, as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry leaders including Eli Lilly, Biogen, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Merck, AbbVie, and more.

Saphier has been a vocal advocate for removing food additives, cutting ultra-processed foods from diets, and encouraging exercise. She is also the founder of DropRx, which sells 'physician-formulated' herbal supplements.

The surgeon general position comes with significant responsibility, as the holder is considered America's doctor, responsible for communicating scientific information to Americans about improving their health.