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Latest revision as of 12:55, 5 November 2025
American orthopaedic surgeon
Anjani Sinha (born 1949) is an American orthopaedic surgeon and United States Ambassador to Singapore.[1][2]
Early life and education
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Sinha was born in India.[3] He attended MGM Medical School and Delhi University.[4] He immigrated to the US in 1977 and worked in sports medicine.[1]
US Ambassador-Designate to Singapore
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Sinha was nominated by President Donald Trump in March 2025.[2][5]
On July 9, 2025, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Sinha.[6] During the hearing, he was criticized by Senator Tammy Duckworth as “unqualified” for his responses to questions about Singapore, its relationship with the United States, and its role within ASEAN.[7][8][9]
Videos from Sinha’s confirmation hearing were widely covered by Southeast Asian newspapers.[6][10]
On October 7, his appointment as ambassador was confirmed by a 51-47 simple majority in an en bloc vote.[11]
He is married to Kiki Sinha, an Indian-born retired anesthesiologist who works at New York University.[12] They have two children and three grandchildren.[1]
Dr Sinha, who has practised in New York and Florida, is believed to be close to the Trump family.[13] The new ambassador is believed to be a member of the Trump International Golf Club in South Florida.[14]
Dr Sinha has reportedly donated to candidates, parties, and Political Action Committees (PACs) since 1989, including around US$4,500 (S$6,000) to the Trump 2024 campaign.[15]
- ^ a b c “Trump’s ambassador nominee to Singapore Anjani Sinha has a rough day at Senate hearing”. The Straits Times. July 9, 2025. ISSNÂ 0585-3923. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ a b “Who is Anji Sinha, Trump’s pick to be ambassador to Singapore?”. The Straits Times. March 14, 2025. ISSNÂ 0585-3923. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ “‘Glamor posting?’: Indian-origin Anjani Sinha grilled in Senate, he knows nothing about Singapore”. The Times of India. July 7, 2025. ISSNÂ 0971-8257. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ “Sinha, Anjani – Republic of Singapore – May 2025”. United States Department of State. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ “Trump nominates Anji Sinha as US ambassador to Singapore”. CNA. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ a b “Anjani Sinha, Trump’s pick for ambassador to Singapore, struggles with answers at Senate hearing”. CNA. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ “Anjani Sinha: Donald Trump’s pick for Singapore envoy grilled in US Senate hearing”. www.bbc.com. July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ “Trump’s nominee for Singapore envoy criticised in Senate for lack of knowledge”. The Independent. July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-10/trump-s-pick-for-singapore-envoy-has-rough-confirmation-hearing
- ^ “Duckworth v Sinha: Key exchanges at S’pore envoy nominee’s confirmation hearing”. The Straits Times. July 10, 2025. ISSNÂ 0585-3923. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ “US Senate confirms Dr Anjani Sinha as new ambassador to Singapore”. CNA. October 8, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Schwartz, Paula (July 2, 2011). “Pooja Sinha, Nils Skogstad”. The New York Times. ISSNÂ 0362-4331. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ Straits Times (October 8, 2025). “Dr Anjani Sinha confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Singapore in an en bloc vote”. The Straits Times. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ Kim Tan (October 8, 2025). “5 Facts About The New US Ambassador To S’pore Dr Anjani Sinha, An India-Born Surgeon”. MustShareNews. Must Share News. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ Kim Tan (October 8, 2025). “5 Facts About The New US Ambassador To S’pore Dr Anjani Sinha, An India-Born Surgeon”. MustShareNews. Must Share News. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
