Trump appoints Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. surgeon general
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the next U.S. surgeon general. Nesheiwat is a family medicine physician and a contributor on Fox News, continuing Trump's trend of selecting media figures for key roles. Nesheiwat has experience treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and has worked with disaster relief organizations. Trump highlighted her commitment to preventive medicine and public health in his announcement. The surgeon general's role focuses on health education and communication. This position has historical significance, particularly since the 1965 requirement for cigarette warnings, and has been influential in public health discussions.