Financial disclosures released on Thursday show that Nicole Saphier, President Trump’s nominee for the position of Surgeon General, holds investments in several major corporations. Among the assets listed are shares in Philip Morris International, a prominent tobacco company, as well as beverage manufacturers including Monster Beverage Corp, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo.

In conjunction with these disclosures, Saphier has signed an ethics agreement. This document outlines her commitment to either partially or fully divest from these companies. The move is intended to address concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest between her personal financial portfolio and the public health responsibilities associated with the Surgeon General role. Divestment is a standard procedure for high-level government appointees to ensure that their policy decisions remain independent of their private financial interests.

While the disclosure provides transparency regarding her current financial status, the report from The Hill focuses primarily on the nature of the investments themselves. The ethics agreement serves as the formal mechanism to mitigate these financial ties before she assumes office, should her nomination be confirmed by the Senate. No further details regarding the specific timeline for the divestment or the total value of these holdings were provided in the initial report.