He is considered controversial and has been criticized for his views on alternative medicine and paranormal abilities, among other things. During the corona pandemic, he recommended untested treatment methods on television – and thus attracted the attention of Donald Trump. Now TV doctor Mehmet Oz will join his government team.
The moderator of “Dr. “Oz Show” will be the head of Medicare and Medicaid, US President-elect Trump (78) announced. These two health care systems provide medical services to more than 100 million Americans.
Medicare is responsible for the medical care of people over 65 and covers at least part of the costs of treatments and medicines for people with a low income.
Oz had in the past advocated for more private services in the system. He has 1.96 million followers on YouTube and posts daily videos on the topics of health, fitness and nutrition, but is also not above financial and relationship tips. As moderator of “Dr. He has often polarized ‘Oz Show’ and recommended the use of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine during the corona pandemic.
Before his TV career, he made a name for himself as a heart surgeon and professor at Columbia University.
Missed a seat in the Senate
In 2022, Oz should win a Senate seat in the state of Pennsylvania for the Republicans. He was also supported by Trump in the election campaign, but clearly lost.
With Pete Hegseth as candidate for Secretary of Defense and Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation, Trump has already nominated two Fox news anchors for his administration.
Source: Krone
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