Trump appoints Dr Oz to lead US health agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid

Donald Trump has appointed Mehmet Oz, known as "Dr Oz," to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This agency provides health coverage to over 160 million Americans and had expenditures of $1.48 trillion last year. Oz, a former heart surgeon and TV personality, previously ran for a Senate seat in 2022 but was unsuccessful. His health advice has faced criticism from the medical community, particularly regarding Covid and weight loss. This appointment is part of Trump's trend of selecting high-profile figures for key roles, including other controversial nominees like Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Oz has been a consistent supporter of Trump throughout his political career.