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

Former President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency oversees Medicare and Medicaid programs. Oz previously ran for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania in 2022 but lost. Dr. Oz is known for his long-running daytime talk show and his work as a cardiovascular surgeon. He gained fame through appearances on Oprah Winfrey's show and has been involved in various media projects. Trump's nomination of Oz follows a trend of selecting TV personalities for key government roles. Other nominees include Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense and Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation.