Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid services

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This appointment is part of a trend of selecting TV personalities for key cabinet positions. Dr. Oz, known for his television show, previously ran for Senate in 2022 but lost. He will collaborate with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Oz has recently suggested that seniors consider medical marijuana for pain management, calling it a safer alternative to narcotics. This marks a shift from his earlier criticisms of cannabis legalization during his Senate campaign.