Admiral Rachel Levine

Admiral Rachel Levine served as President Biden's Assistant Secretary for Health.

She's the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate at any federal agency.

NPR has learned that Levine's official portrait, posted outside the office where she served, was recently altered so that a previous name is now typed under her photograph.

Levine told NPR, quote, I'm not going to comment on this type of petty action.

In a statement, HHS said the move ensures that, quote, biological reality, unquote, guides public health.

Levine's successor in the role is Admiral Brian Christine, a urologist from Alabama.

Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR News, Washington.

Admiral Rachel Levine served as President Biden's assistant secretary for health.

She's the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate at any federal agency.

NPR has learned that Levine's official portrait, posted outside the office where she served, was recently altered so that a previous name is now typed under her photograph.

Levine told NPR, quote, In a statement, HHS said the move ensures that, quote,

Levine's successor in the role is Admiral Brian Christine, a urologist from Alabama.

Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR News, Washington.

Admiral Rachel Levine served as President Biden's assistant secretary for health.

She's the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate at any federal agency.

NPR has learned that Levine's official portrait, posted outside the office where she served, was recently altered so that a previous name is now typed under her photograph.

Levine told NPR, quote, In a statement, HHS said the move ensures that, quote,

Levine's successor in the role is Admiral Brian Christine, a urologist from Alabama.

Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR News, Washington.