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Trump's Surgeon General Pick Faces Credential Scrutiny Amid Controversies

4/26/2025

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Janette Nesheiwat, Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Surgeon General, is under fire for her dubious medical credentials. In a separate controversy, Trump's media company is suing news outlets for $1.5 billion over alleged exaggerated losses. Compounding the tension, New York police are reportedly focusing on Hispanic drivers in controversial deportation sweeps.

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Janette Nesheiwat, Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Surgeon General, is under fire for her dubious medical credentials. In a separate controversy, Trump's media company is suing news outlets for $1.5 billion over alleged exaggerated losses. Compounding the tension, New York police are reportedly focusing on Hispanic drivers in controversial deportation sweeps.