Dr. Oz on why Trump appointed a real-estate heir as acting intelligence chief: ‘I think Bill’s a great guy. I know him socially’
Dr. Mehmet Oz addressed reporters during a White House briefing, focusing primarily on health care issues. He struggled to provide information on President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, stating it was outside his expertise. The briefing highlighted the administration's challenges in responding to pressing news while the president remains less accessible to the media.
- ▪Dr. Oz emphasized the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices and combat health care fraud.
- ▪When questioned about Bill Pulte's appointment, Oz expressed trust in the president's judgment but admitted he had limited knowledge on the topic.
- ▪The White House has been utilizing various officials to brief reporters during press secretary Karoline Leavitt's maternity leave.
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He spoke fast, hammering through the Trump administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices, combat health care fraud, and curb the spread of Ebola overseas.Recommended Video But when reporters tried to ask Dr. Mehmet Oz about the most-pressing issues of the day — the point of the White House briefing where he was speaking for the administration — the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had little to offer, and said so again and again. Oz’s appearance showcased how the White House can struggle to respond to major news that breaks on any given day — a telling weakness as public sentiment has increasingly turned against the president. And it comes as President Donald Trump himself has spent more time than usual out of reach of reporters’ questions.
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