Trump appoints Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid and McMahon for Education

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid, and Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary. These selections mark a shift in leadership for key government agencies. McMahon, a former Small Business Administration head, will oversee an education department Trump aims to reform. Oz, a former TV host and heart surgeon, will manage health insurance programs, while Lutnick will focus on trade and tariffs. These appointments come as Trump plans to reshape education and healthcare policies, emphasizing a reduction in federal funding for certain programs and a push for tariffs to protect American workers.