Politics
Surgeon general nominee Nicole Saphier discloses $270,000 in dietary supplement income
Dr. Saphier pledges to sell or resign from her business if confirmed by the Senate.
The short version
- Presidential surgeon general nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier reported making $270,605 in business income from Empower MD, the parent company of her Drop RX supplement line.[The Guardian]
- Financial filings value Empower MD between $100,001 and $250,000.[The Guardian]
- Dr. Saphier committed to selling or resigning from her supplement business if she is confirmed for the role.[The Guardian · ABC News]
- Public health advocates raised concerns regarding her supplement company and its use of ingredients such as kava kava root.[The Guardian · ABC News]
Key facts
- Dr. Nicole Saphier reported $270,605 in business income from Empower MD, LLC, which operates the Drop RX supplement line.[The Guardian]
- The financial disclosure valued Empower MD in the range of $100,001 to $250,000.[The Guardian]
- Dr. Saphier stated she would sell or resign from her position at Empower MD and Drop RX if confirmed as surgeon general.[The Guardian · ABC News]
- Public health advocates expressed concern over Dr. Saphier's supplement company, including its use of ingredients such as kava kava root.[The Guardian · ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Dr. Saphier will fully or partially divest her holdings to resolve potential conflict concerns upon confirmation.[ABC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- US surgeon general nominee made $270,000 from supplement companyThe Guardian - US
- Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grillingABC News - Health