Staff Reports
The role of Surgeon General has long been considered surplus baggage in the federal government, little more than a salary position for a bureaucrat draped in a U.S. Navy uniform that looks ready for a Hollywood audition instead of a serious health crisis. For taxpayers tired of funding superfluous layers of government, having someone in that role spouting off for public health—with a side of questionable motives—seems like a misallocation of resources that could be better spent on actual health improvements, or perhaps on buying a round of burgers at the local diner.
Enter President Trump’s choice for the next Surgeon General, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. While she may have the pedigree of a Fox News medical contributor and boasts the title of medical director at an urgent care network, the real question is whether she’s the change conservative voters hoped for or a cul-de-sac wrapped tightly in red tape. The highlights of her qualifications can sound impressive, but there’s an undercurrent of skepticism about the direction she might take. Advocating for “preventive medicine” may be code for pushing big government ideas that give too much power to supposed health experts trying to tell Americans how to live their lives.
The rhetoric used to introduce Dr. Nesheiwat is enough to confuse even the savviest voters who put their trust in Trump. Phrases like “empowering individuals to take charge of their health” sound good on paper but raise eyebrows when it’s unclear what that means in practice. It gives off the aroma of professional politicians more interested in buzzwords than real progress. If the Doctor is supposed to be a straight shooter, perhaps a little clarity over convoluted jargon wouldn’t go amiss. Yet here we are, with a potential Surgeon General who seems to fall into the same trap of vague platitudes that leave voters scratching their heads.
More concerning are her past interactions with the ever-controversial COVID “vaccine” narrative. While the good doctor has been quick to declare the jab a “gift from God,” many who are sick of the heavy-handed government pushback against anyone daring to question its efficacy might feel more unsettled than reassured. When public figures gain notoriety for clamping down on free discourse, especially about public health, it sends alarm bells ringing. After all, wasn’t part of the allure of the Trump administration a promise to break free of bureaucratic nonsense and listen to the voices of the people? Having a Surgeon General who seems to promise more of the same disinformation could tread dangerously close to electoral betrayal.
What the fuck is WRONG with you, @realDonaldTrump? Did you come over all stupid or retarded recently? This bitch is a FUCKING NAZI. – Trump Really Screwed the Pooch With His Surgeon General Nomination https://t.co/OJIupR6neh
— Rex_Tudor_Coup (@iamgnurr) November 24, 2024
Dr. Nesheiwat’s affiliation with Orwellian measures like Facebook’s COVID censorship has raised eyebrows across conservative circles. Major medical decisions shouldn’t hinge on what plays well with social media platforms dedicated to silencing dissenting opinions. It becomes increasingly difficult for everyday Americans to trust someone in a position of authority when their behaviors seem more interested in enforcing conformity than safeguarding truth—and this is at a time when there has been significant public pushback against the establishment narrative.
As if that weren’t enough, many worry that Trump’s selection of Nesheiwat could alienate voters who turned out not just out of loyalty, but also out of frustration with the big government approach that has plagued society. The outcry over such decisions highlights just how crucial it is for the administration to ensure that its nominees reflect the values of those who stood at the ballot box wishing for a shake-up, rather than a shuffling of the same tired old players. Whether Nesheiwat is a shrewd choice or an unfortunate misstep remains to be seen, but for now, it’s safe to say that a good number of voters are not pleased with the feeling of déjà vu surrounding this nomination.
