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NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 11, 2026Hillsborough County

President Donald Trump’s surgeon general nominee discloses tobacco and beverage investments

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President Donald Trump’s surgeon general nominee reported financial investments in tobacco company Philip Morris International and beverage companies Monster Beverage Corp, Coca-Cola Co., and Pepsi Co., according to disclosures released Thursday.

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Why It Matters

The financial disclosures reveal the nominee's personal stock holdings in tobacco and beverage corporations, providing public transparency regarding potential financial conflicts of interest prior to confirmation.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump's surgeon general nominee reported financial investments in Philip Morris International.
  • The nominee reported investments in beverage companies including Monster Beverage Corp, Coca-Cola Co., and Pepsi Co.
  • The financial disclosures were released on Thursday.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”OrganizationCoca-Cola Co.“Beverage company included in financial disclosures”OrganizationMonster Beverage Corp“Beverage company included in financial disclosures”