Anjani Sinha | |
|---|---|
 Sinha in 2025 | |
| United States Ambassador to Singapore | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 23 October 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Graham Mayer (Chargéd'Affaires,a.i.) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 75-76) |
| Spouse | Kiki Sinha |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
| Occupation | Orthopedic surgeon •Diplomat |
Anjani Sinha (born 1949) is an American orthopaedic surgeon and United States Ambassador to Singapore. [1] [2]
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]
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]
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