Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Doctor Dodges Senator's Pregnancy Question 14 Times
During a Senate hearing in the United States, Senator Josh Hawley asked Dr. Nisha Verma, an Indian-American doctor, a question fourteen times.
The question was whether men can get pregnant.
Dr. Verma did not give a direct answer, saying that she treats patients with different identities and that such questions are political tools.
The exchange became very popular on social media.
Dr. Verma is a specialist in women's health and works as an advisor on reproductive health policies.
The hearing was about the safety and regulation of abortion pills.
Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly asked Dr. Nisha Verma if men can get pregnant during a Senate hearing.
Dr. Verma, an Indian-American physician, avoided giving a direct yes or no answer, stating that such questions are political tools.
The hearing was focused on the safety and regulation of the abortion pill 'mifepristone'.
Dr. Verma is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology and serves as a Senior Advisor for Reproductive Health Policy and Advocacy at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG).
The exchange between Hawley and Verma went viral on social media, sparking widespread interest and responses.
- Who
- Dr. Nisha Verma (Indian-American physician) and Senator Josh Hawley
- What
- A heated exchange during a Senate hearing on abortion pills
- When
- During a Senate HELP committee hearing
- Where
- United States Senate
- Why
- To discuss the safety and regulation of the abortion pill 'mifepristone'
- Doctor's Name
- Nisha Verma
- Senator's Name
- Josh Hawley
- Committee
- Senate Health, Education, Labour and Pension (HELP) committee
- Topic of Hearing
- Safety and regulation of abortion pill 'mifepristone'
- Doctor's Specialization
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Doctor's Current Role
- Senior Advisor for Reproductive Health Policy and Advocacy at ACOG
- Doctor's Educational Background
- MD from University of North Carolina, MPH from Emory University