Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a former television talk show host and prominent physician to fill a role on his cabinet.

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[Beck]

Hiring DR. OZ, a heart surgeon, with a reputable reputation is excellent!! His knowledge and expertise will contribute greatly to Trump's team.

[Brenda-trsj]

CONGRATULATIONSDr. OZ.He is par excellence . He may be the best in this position ever.

[christinarobleto]

I'm so looking forward to this administration. Keep praying America for God's protection & may all these people be successful in making our country great again.

[christinequint]

I ❤ DR. OZ!! JUST ANOTHER STELLAR CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ALL STARZ!!

[jamiebarley]

Just a thought. A woman was in the hospital 22 times in one year because her preventitive asthma medicine was denied by medicare and medicaid. The cost of those preventative medications was miniscule compared to the thousands of dollars spent on emergency and in hospital care. Revising that ridiculous policy is a really good place to start

[LanceStout-qn]

Oz is great very smart he will excell at what ever his task is set for him go oz. Trumps cabinet is amazing so for go patriots for the people.

[barbaraschain]

And it just gets better and better...😁👍👏👏👏

[tinam]

Thank you Dr. Oz for accepting this position

[Tomc]

I don’t know a lot about this man so I’ll have to trust President Trump all the rest of his picks have been good.

[Compassionman]

Trump has the "Dream Team" with him.
Our Country will be the best ever in history.
🇱🇷🎆🗽🇱🇷🎆❤❤

[littlemimi]

I hope this works out. Dr. Oz can add another unbiased perspective to health provision and mis-insurance in this country. ❤❤❤

[brucemaher]

OH NO....TRUMP WAS GOING SO WELL TOO..

[rjabja]

I knew there would be a spot for him under Trump. Congratulation to Oz and the others. Thank you for making America sleep better again.

[erinnelson]

Oh, I hope this leads them deeper down the rabbit hole! Dr. Oz can let the President know what goes on in the AMA as it relates to what Drs are allowed or not to prescribe and suggest to patients.

[VictoriaOkoli-oute]

Congratulations OZ. You're the perfect man for that seat.

[billquakenbush]

Welp, that two drs., that left the oprah plantation.

[Robert-iug]

Support Trump's Cabinet tell Congress pass it on.🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🗽👍👍

[Marscold]

I’m a trump supporter and idk about this one is this even real

[TC.....]

I support Trump 💯 i don't care who her pick. He's a lame duck president and can do whatever he wants without worry about getting reelected. Trump unleashed is the greatest thing to happen.

[lisabowen]

Dr. Oz will do some great things wtg!❤