Donald Trump Appoints Mehmet Oz to Oversee U.S. Health Program Amid Public Health Crisis
Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Mehmet Oz, a former television surgeon and health expert, to lead the U.S. public health insurance program. This follows the controversial selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. Oz, celebrated for his long-running TV show and endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, faces scrutiny over some health recommendations. He previously ran for the Senate in Pennsylvania but lost in the 2022 elections.