Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nominee, Selects New MAHA Movement Leader on May 8, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his previous nominee for the position of Surgeon General and announced a new candidate. The replacement nominee is described as a leader within the 'MAHA' movement, an acronym associated with Trump’s political base. The change in nomination was reported by multiple sources on May 8, 2025, indicating a strategic shift in Trump's appointments for this key public health role.