President-elect Donald Trump has made yet another awesome pick for his cabinet, tapping Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a double-certified physician, to serve as the U.S. Attorney General. A lot of folks might recognize both her face and name from the many appearances she’s made on Fox News. The announcement concerning her nomination was released by Trump’s transition team last Friday. Americans should be thrilled with this choice, just as they have been with the vast majority of his picks, because they have just been nailing it with each one.
“Dr. Nesheiwat has appeared regularly on Fox News, where she has been a vocal advocate for preventive healthcare and public health education. Her alignment with Trump’s messaging—particularly during discussions on Operation Warp Speed and disaster relief efforts—has made her a recognizable name in conservative circles,” Trending Politics News said in its report.
Trump penned a statement of his own about the doctor, giving her praise for her “unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives.” Nesheiwat did amazing work during major crisis situations like the Joplin tornadoes and during Hurricane Katrina, which the president-elect cited in his statement about the future surgeon general.
A member of Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance Team, she has also provided care in Morocco, Haiti, and Poland, further solidifying her reputation for hands-on humanitarian work. One of five children raised by a widowed immigrant mother who worked as a nurse, Nesheiwat’s journey from humble beginnings to the nation’s top medical position is emblematic of the American Dream according to Trump. She graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and has since become a passionate advocate for accessible, affordable healthcare.
During the pandemic, Dr. Nesheiwat worked in New York City, treating patients at the height of the crisis. Her focus on preventive care and health education aligns with Trump’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again,” a phrase he has emphasized in his cabinet announcements.
Dr. Nesheiwat has endorsed vaccines, including those questioned by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, according to Politico. However, she has occasionally questioned the CDC’s recommendations on COVID vaccines, suggesting earlier this year that for many Americans, particularly the youth, the potential risks of the vaccine could exceed its benefits, though she noted that these risks are minor for most people. Throughout the pandemic, Nesheiwat has expressed skepticism towards government mandates.
Nesheiwat will still have to be approved in a Senate confirmation hearing which will be a test for the new, GOP-lead upper chamber as Republicans have only a slim majority.
Just looking at the various positions that have been filled in the Trump administration to come should be encouraging for Americans who wanted to see legitimate change this time around. We have quality picks like Pam Bondi for Attorney General, who served as the attorney general for Florida for quite some time and did phenomenal work.
And how can we not be excited to see billionaire Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy head up the Department of Government Efficiency and do a little hack and slash on the waste spending our government has been getting away with for decades? It’s an exciting time to be an American.