Rachel Maddow on Dr. Mehmet Oz: Five things about Trump's pick to lead Medicare & Medicaid Services

How much will Americans get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's usually done, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap. In this episode, Rachel takes a closer look at Trump's choice for administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who brings the endorsement of "magic" pills to what has been called "the most challenging technical, policy and political job in government," and questionable business ties to a job that oversees over a trillion dollars a year.

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[mayra]

As a 22 year old public health grad student from Europe who's never been to the US, I don't know whether to be more outraged, amused or terrified over the fact that for at least two of your government positions I would still be more qualified than the current nominees.

[learningtolovemyself]

Thank you for your public announcement. Please continue to report the truth

[jilluss]

ABSOLUTELY NO PRIVATIZED MEDICARE. WRITE TO YOUR SENATORS AND CONGRESSIONAL REPS.

[DennyG-xjti]

Excellent!
Thank you Rachel Maddow. Your work is greatly appreciated. Happy New Year 💙

[KimberlyHilton-ob]

It's so sad that at one time, he was a respected cardiologist. It's amazing how chasing money can change a man, no to this pick.

[sciencemama]

A Rachel Maddow "Public Service Announcement" is exactly what we need right now! PLEASE keep doing this, aimed for online viewership, msnbc, this is brilliant.

[cattymajiv]

Just when I thought that I couldn't be any happier to be Canadian. I'm now even MORE overjoyed to be born here! 🇨🇦

[jeffrey]

Oh please keep speaking, dear Rachel. So few have your courage. It's needed.

[bgtyhnmju]

Rachel - I appreciate you breaking down this episode of 'America' - this season is off the charts already.

[factchecker]

Keep it coming, Rachel! Your reporting on Dr. Oz revealed many facts that MSM (and everyone else) has neglected to cover! Great reporting!

[tcsmagicbox]

Healthcare should not be for-profit, period.

[pameladorman]

Thank you for these Public Servant Announcements, Rachel Maddow!

[LeahDarlington]

MERRY CHRISTMAS RACHEL THANK YOU FOR THE FACTS

[TxWordRiot]

Yet again, we are reminded to pay attention to what people DO more than what they SAY. Thank you, Rachel!

[RHEDAWEEKS]

Keep it up, Rachel! We love and need you!

[joannasjoyfuljourneys]

One word,
I did not know all of that about Dr. Oz!!!
Another word,

[cathywithac]

Health food stores HATED when Oz would make announcements like red palm oil and raspberry ketones. As one store owner said, "Oz is forcing us to stock 'junk' to keep out customers coming back." They were disgusted.

[RayWint-oduj]

Greetings from England. When I hear the phrase "Childrens health insurance" it make my skin crawl to think money is being made in the richest country in the world from childrens sickness.

[tobythompson]

Thank you! I’m summarizing these 5 points & putting them into an email to my representatives in Congress. Might send it to my local paper as a letter to the editor, too.

[rhawniewallace]

Rachel you are a gift. Thank you keeping it real.