Post made with X President-elect Donald Trump claims he will nominate former HUD Secretary Ben Carson to be the US Surgeon General.

🚨Breaking news: President Trump was expected to nominate Ben Carson, the nation’s top physician, to be the U.S. surgeon general.

— Trent Leisy (@realTrentLeisy) November 17, 2024

Verdict: Misleading

Carson has already announced that he will not serve as the next US Surgeon General. President Trump has not announced a nomination for Surgeon General.

Fact check:

Social media users claim that Trump will nominate Carson to be the next US Surgeon General. One user wrote, “🚨Breaking news: President Trump expected to choose Ben Carson, the nation’s top physician, to be the US Surgeon General.”

This claim is misleading. As of November 18th, President Trump: Not named yet The person who will be the next U.S. Surgeon General. President Trump announced his cabinet nominations as follows: society of truth. Trump’s real social accounts It does not include a post nominating Carson to be the U.S. Surgeon General. (Related: No, Donald Trump did not appoint Lauren Boebert as Secretary of Education)

Carson also made the announcement in a post. made with X He has no intention of serving as the next US Surgeon General.

I am excited to speak with President Trump about how we can continue to advance America First policies and plan to meet with him in the near future.

However, contrary to reports, I am not seeking to serve as Surgeon General.

— Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) November 17, 2024

“I am excited to speak with President Trump about how we continue to advance America First policies and plan to meet with him in the near future. However, contrary to reports, I will not be directing the Surgeon General. I have no intention of serving,” the tweet said.

Fox News also reported Citing Mr. Carson’s comments, he said that Mr. Carson would not serve as the next U.S. Surgeon General.

Check Your Fact has reached out to Carson for comment.