Trump nominates Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid services

Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). If confirmed, Oz will oversee health insurance programs for over 150 million Americans, a significant role in managing a large portion of the U.S. healthcare budget. Oz, a former television personality and heart surgeon, previously ran for Senate in Pennsylvania. His appointment continues Trump's trend of selecting familiar figures from media for government positions. Oz's past proposals on healthcare differ from traditional Republican views, raising questions about his approach to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Oz's lack of government experience and controversial past, including unverified COVID-19 treatment claims, may lead to scrutiny of his nomination. He will work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address chronic illnesses if confirmed.