{"id":2432088,"date":"2025-05-07T17:24:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T21:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-pulls-pick-for-surgeon-general-in-favor-of-rfk-jr-ally-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T17:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T21:25:00","slug":"trump-pulls-pick-for-surgeon-general-in-favor-of-rfk-jr-ally-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-pulls-pick-for-surgeon-general-in-favor-of-rfk-jr-ally-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump pulls pick for surgeon general in favor of RFK Jr. ally &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-pulls-pick-for-surgeon-general-in-favor-of-rfk-jr-ally-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2432088&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>president Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as his choice for surgeon general and rather has nominated Dr. Casey Means,a physician aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This change follows criticisms regarding Nesheiwat\u2019s qualifications. Despite being previously hailed for her credentials, including her role as a former medical director and her efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns over discrepancies in her educational background were raised. In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump praised Means for her credentials and indicated that Nesheiwat may still serve in another capacity within the Department of Health and Human Services. This reshuffling is part of a broader trend, as Trump has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-extends-troop-deployment-at-us-mexico-border-through-september\/\" title=\"Pentagon prolongs troop deployment at US...Mexico border until September.\">previously withdrawn<\/a> several other nominations for key positions in his administration.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump pulls pick for surgeon general Dr. Janette Nesheiwat in favor of RFK Jr. ally Casey Means<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2115058\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a>&nbsp;on Wednesday withdrew Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-surgeon-general-pick-called-for-banning-social-media-for-teens-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"...\u2019s ... pick called for banning social media for teens ... Washington Examiner\">surgeon general pick<\/a> and nominated Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.-ally, Dr. Casey Means, for the role.<\/p>\n<p>Nesheiwat, the former medical director of the urgent healthcare system CityMD and a one-time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fox-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fox News<\/a> contributor, had been criticized by the likes of conservative activist Laura Loomer over concerns regarding her credentials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3404359\/bernie-sanders-settling-trump-60-minutes-lawsuit-grave-mistake\/\">Bernie Sanders warns Paramount that settling Trump-CBS lawsuit would be &#8216;grave mistake&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3404312\/trump-wont-drop-china-tariffs-negotiations-beijing\/\">Trump says he won&#8217;t drop 145% China tariffs to advance negotiations, as requested by Beijing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3403946\/springfield-illinois-noem-implores-pritzker-abandon-sanctuary-policies\/\">In Springfield, Noem implores Pritzker to abandon sanctuary policies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-call-for-immediate-freeze-on-u-s-funding-to-palestinian-refugee-agency\/\" title=\"Lawmakers Call for Immediate Freeze on U.S. Funding to Palestinian Refugee Agency\">concerns include<\/a> the family physician describing herself as being double board-certified with a degree from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine when she attended the American University of the Caribbean&rsquo;s School of Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/114468502752133916\/embed\" class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Trump announced that Means as his new surgeon general pick in an announcement to Truth Social Wednesday afternoon, saying that &ldquo;Casey has impeccable &lsquo;MAHA&rsquo; credentials&rdquo; and that RFK Jr. &ldquo;looks forward to working with Dr. Janette Nesheiwat in another capacity at HHS.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Means, a Stanford University-trained physician and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >chronic-disease entrepreneur<\/a>, was previously considered for a spot in the Food and Drug Administration and is a well-known ally of RFK Jr. along with her brother Calley. <\/p>\n<p>Trump had underscored Nesheiwat&rsquo;s credentials when he announced her as his pick to be his next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-show-lockdowns-are-killing-more-people-than-the-virus\/\" title=\"How To Show Lockdowns Are Killing More People Than The Virus\">public health expert<\/a> last November.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A proud graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr.&nbsp;Nesheiwat&rsquo;s journey began with humble roots as one of five children raised by a widowed immigrant mother who worked as a nurse,&rdquo; Trump wrote at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Trump also cited Nesheiwat&rsquo;s public health advocacy on the ground and on Fox News during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>, in addition to after 2005 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hurricane-katrina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hurricane Katrina <\/a>and the 2011 Joplin tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked on the front lines in New York City treating thousands of Americans and helped patients in the aftermath of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Historic Operation Warp Speed&nbsp;that saved hundreds of millions of lives,&rdquo; he added, referring to himself in the third person.<\/p>\n<p>Nesheiwat is the sister-in-law of Mike Waltz, who Trump removed from his job as National Security Adviser last week and nominated him to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz is married to her sister, Julia Nesheiwat, who served in the first Trump administration.<\/p>\n<p>Previously withdrawn nominees include Florida Republican Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/matt-gaetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Matt Gaetz<\/a> and Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elise-stefanik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Elise Stefanik<\/a> (R-NY), who were being considered for attorney general and United States ambassador to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-nations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">United Nations<\/a>, respectively. <\/p>\n<p>Other nominees to be pulled include Trump&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cdc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> director pick David Weldon and his counterpart at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/drug-enforcement-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Drug Enforcement Administration<\/a> Chad Chronister.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2115058\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2115058\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump withdraws Dr. Nesheiwat, nominates Dr. Casey Means<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2652,"featured_media":2432089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Janette-Nesheiwat-scaled-1024x732.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5894,32458,45292,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2432088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-politics","tag-rfk-jr","tag-surgeon-general","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Janette-Nesheiwat-scaled-1024x732.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2432088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2652"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2432088"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2432088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2432092,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2432088\/revisions\/2432092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2432089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2432088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2432088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2432088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}