President-elect Donald Trump announced that Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a board-certified physician and Fox News medical contributor, will serve as the United States surgeon general in his second administration. As stated in a Trump-Vance transition press release:
I am proud to announce that Dr. Janette Nesheiwat will be the Nation’s Doctor as the United States Surgeon General. Dr. Nesheiwat is a double board-certified Medical Doctor with an unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives.
Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health. She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare, and believes in empowering individuals to take charge of their health to live longer, healthier lives.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked on the front lines in New York City treating thousands of Americans and helped patients in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s Historic Operation Warp Speed that saved hundreds of millions of lives.
Her expertise and leadership have been pivotal during some of the most challenging Healthcare crises of our time. Dr. Janette provided on-the-ground medical treatment to Americans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the Joplin tornadoes. She is also a member of Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance, Relief Team, and has provided lifesaving care during crises in Morocco, Haiti, and Poland.
A proud graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Nesheiwat’s journey began with humble roots as one of five children raised by a widowed immigrant mother who worked as a nurse. Inspired by her mother’s resilience and compassion, Dr. Nesheiwat pursued a life of service, transforming her deep-seated desire to help others into a distinguished medical career.
Dr. Nesheiwat will play a pivotal role in MAKING AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!
In response to the announcement, Nesheiwat thanked Trump and pledged to promote health, stating in a post on X:
I am deeply honored and humbled by this nomination to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. Thank you, Mr. President, for your trust. I pledge to work tirelessly to promote health, inspire hope, and serve our nation with dedication and compassion @realDonaldTrump #MAHA
Nesheiwat has faced criticism for wanting to require children returning to school to wear masks in response to Covid-19 variants. She also recommended that teachers mask and get vaccinated:
She participated in the “Dancing Nurses” social media trend, in which medical professionals performed dance routines in healthcare facilities during Covid:
In addition to the criticism for the above and her involvement in Operation Warp Speed (as noted in Trump’s announcement), Nesheiwat has earned censure for endorsing vaccine boosters even after their dangers appeared, and for praising “social media platforms, particularly Facebook, for censoring and removing posts questioning vaccine safety.”
