Dr. Oz nominated for key health position in Trump administration

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Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to be the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a well-known TV personality and heart surgeon, must be confirmed by the Senate before taking the position. Oz is recognized for hosting The Dr. Oz Show, which aired from 2009 to 2022. His nomination comes after he ran for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania but lost. Trump's cabinet picks also include notable figures like Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Oz previously endorsed Trump during his 2016 campaign.


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