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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County

Trump surgeon general nominee discloses investments in tobacco and beverage companies

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

Financial DisclosuresSurgeon GeneralNominationsInvestmentsTobaccoBeverage Industry
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Why It Matters

The reveal the nominee's personal holdings in public corporations relevant to public health policy, providing transparency regarding potential financial interests in industries linked to dietary and tobacco-related health issues.

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

OrganizationPhilip Morris International“Tobacco company invested in by the nominee”OrganizationCoca-Cola Co.“Beverage company invested in by the nominee”OrganizationPepsi Co.“Beverage company invested in by the nominee”OrganizationMonster Beverage Corp“Beverage company invested in by the nominee”