# Trump's health picks face Senate scrutiny

> Senators grill nominees for surgeon general and other top health positions in confirmation hearings.
- Title: Trump's health picks face Senate scrutiny · NPR | Shortify
- Summary: Senators grill nominees for surgeon general and other top health positions in confirmation hearings. Trump's nominees for key health positions, including…
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- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/09/16/nx-s1-5968780/trump-rfk-jr-health-nomination-surgeon-general
- Published: 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, senate, surgeon general, health nominations, confirmation hearings, health policy, rfk jr, robert f kennedy jr, 2026, news
## Senate grills health nominees
Senators are questioning Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon general.
## Multiple positions under review
The confirmation hearings cover several key health leadership roles in the administration.
## Surgeon general nomination scrutinized
The surgeon general pick is among those facing detailed questioning from lawmakers.
## RFK Jr among nominees
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of the controversial health picks under Senate review.
## September hearings underway
The confirmation process is taking place in mid-September 2026.
## Key takeaway

Trump's nominees for key health positions, including surgeon general, are facing tough questions from senators during confirmation hearings.