Trump nominates Janette Nesheiwat for surgeon general, Dave Weldon for CDC

President-elect Donald Trump said he named Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat as his surgeon general, elevating another conservative network personality to a top role in his incoming administration.

“Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health,” Trump said in a statement. “She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to high-quality, affordable health care, and she believes in to empower individuals to take responsibility for their health in order to live longer and healthier lives.”