Janette Nesheiwat
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat is a New York family physician and former medical contributor for Fox News, known for her expertise in public health issues. She was nominated by President Trump to succeed Dr. Vivek Murthy as the U.S. Surgeon General, and her confirmation hearing has yet to be scheduled. Notably, Nesheiwat has a personal connection to gun violence, having experienced a tragic incident in her childhood that resulted in the death of her father due to a gun accident.
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President Donald Trump selected Means to be surgeon general in May, the same day the White House withdrew its nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat.
Casey Means: Takeaways from surgeon general nominee’s Senate confirmation hearing
United States· 2026-02-25
Dr Means became the Trump administration's nominee after the White House withdrew its previous pick, Fox News host Dr Janette Nesheiwat.
Trump's surgeon general pick goes into labour before confirmation hearing
United Kingdom· 2025-10-30
Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for US surgeon-general was pulled shortly before her confirmation hearing.
RFK tries to sack Centres for Disease Control boss who ‘confronted’ him over vaccines
Australia· 2025-08-28
Janette Nesheiwat is a former Fox News medical contributor and the sister-in-law of Mike Waltz.
Forget the DEI hires – meet Trump’s latest WTF hire | Arwa MahdawiUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-16
Trump chose Means after questions were raised about the resume of his first pick for surgeon general, former Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat.
Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find loveUnited States· 2025-05-16
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's nomination for U.S. Surgeon General was withdrawn by Trump following criticism.
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Vietnam· 2025-05-13Janette Nesheiwat was Trump's first choice for surgeon general but was found to have exaggerated her credentials.
Opinion | Karma Comes for KennedyUnited States· 2025-05-13
Trump withdrew his initial pick for the influential health post – Janette Nesheiwat.
Trump news at a glance: Vance says Russia not being realistic on Ukraine, Trump says he may be right | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
Nesheiwat, Trump’s first pick, is a medical director for an urgent care company in New York.
Trump nominates Dr Casey Means, influencer close to RFK Jr, for surgeon general | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
Dr Nesheiwat faced criticism from one of Trump's far-right advisers and questions about her credentials.
Trump picks doctor and influencer as surgeon generalUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
Nesheiwat is a medical director for an urgent care company in New York and has appeared regularly on Fox News.
Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general
Canada· 2025-05-07He withdrew the nomination of his previous choice, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat.
Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nomination and Announces New Pick, Dr. Casey MeansUnited States· 2025-05-07Dr. Janette Nesheiwat was previously nominated by Trump to be U.S. Surgeon General before her nomination was pulled.
Trump announces new pick for surgeon generalUnited States· 2025-05-07
Nesheiwat, a New York family physician and former Fox News medical contributor, was scheduled to have a hearing with senators Thursday.
White House withdraws another key nomination with last-minute pivot to MAHA influencer for US surgeon generalUnited States· 2025-05-07
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat breaks down the signs and symptoms of norovirus and how to prevent catching it.
Hundreds of cruise passengers get norovirus on month-long voyageUnited States· 2025-04-05
Trump’s pick to follow Murthy as surgeon general, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, has not yet been scheduled for a confirmation hearing.
HHS removes surgeon general’s gun violence advisory from its websiteUnited States· 2025-03-18
