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Trump Appoints Vaccine Critic Nesheiwat as Surgeon General Amid CDC Controversy

Nov 23, 2024, 03:18 PM

Former President Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the new Surgeon General. Dr. Nesheiwat, previously a proponent of the COVID-19 vaccine, has recently become a critic of the vaccine policies. This appointment comes amidst a series of nominations by Trump, including new leaders for the CDC and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Dr. Nesheiwat's appointment has raised eyebrows due to her past advocacy for vaccine boosters, which she now appears to oppose, especially after she praised Biden's CDC chief for overriding an advisory panel to push more boosters for workers.