Fetterman says he would support Dr. Oz for CMS role if he commits to protecting Medicare and Medicaid

Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, stated he would support Dr. Mehmet Oz's nomination as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if Oz commits to protecting Medicare and Medicaid. Fetterman, who defeated Oz in the 2022 Senate race, expressed no bitterness towards his former opponent. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding government health programs in his tweet. Dr. Oz has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the CMS position. Oz expressed his honor at the nomination and his eagerness to work under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.