Trump Names Janette Nesheiwat as US Surgeon General

Nesheiwat is a double board-certified medical doctor known for her work in preventive medicine, public health, and disaster relief.

Dr Janette Nesheiwat attends the 2023 FOX Nation Patriot Awards at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 16, 2023. Wyatt/Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump named Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the next Surgeon General of the United States on Friday evening.

In his statement, Trump praised Nesheiwat’s “unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives.”