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Trump Picks Dr. Oz as Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (FNN) – President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Known as a renowned physician, heart surgeon, and health advocate, Dr. Oz brings decades of medical and public health expertise to the role.
Trump’s Vision for Dr. Oz at CMS
In his statement, Trump said: “America is facing a healthcare crisis, and there may be no physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again.”
Trump emphasized that Dr. Oz will prioritize tackling chronic diseases, streamlining the healthcare system, and combating what he called the “illness industrial complex.” The former President expressed confidence in Dr. Oz’s ability to:
- Incentivize disease prevention to improve health outcomes and optimize healthcare spending.
- Eliminate waste and fraud in CMS, which accounts for nearly a quarter of the national budget.
- Work collaboratively with other leaders, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to reform the system and enhance healthcare delivery.
Dr. Oz’s Credentials and Experience
Dr. Oz boasts a formidable résumé:
- Educational Background: Graduated from Harvard College and earned a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School.
- Medical Innovations: Professor of Surgery at Columbia University with more than 400 publications, numerous patents, and groundbreaking medical inventions.
- Public Health Advocacy: Host of the Emmy-winning “The Dr. Oz Show”, where he educated millions on healthy living, disease prevention, and lifestyle choices.
- Non-Profit Leadership: Co-founder of HealthCorps, a nationwide non-profit that has positively impacted the lives of underserved teens for over 20 years.
Impact on Medicare and Medicaid Services
As CMS Administrator, Dr. Oz will oversee:
- $1.6 trillion in federal healthcare spending, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Programs providing healthcare coverage to over 150 million Americans, including Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients.
- Reforms to shift CMS’s focus toward preventive care, reducing the prevalence of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
- Strategies to make CMS a global leader in cost-effective, patient-centered healthcare.
Trump described Dr. Oz as a “world-class communicator and leader” who will work tirelessly to “ensure everyone in America receives the best possible healthcare.”
What’s Next?
The nomination will move to the Senate for confirmation hearings. If confirmed, Dr. Oz will take on one of the most influential roles in U.S. healthcare, with the potential to shape the future of Medicare and Medicaid for generations.
Stay tuned to Florida National News for updates on Dr. Oz’s nomination and potential impact on the American healthcare system.
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J Willie David, III
Florida National News and FNN News Network
News@FloridaNationalNews.com
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UFC Star Conor McGregor Criticizes Irish Government Over Immigration During White House Visit
WASHINGTON (FNN) — UFC superstar Conor McGregor strongly criticized the Irish government’s handling of illegal immigration during a press conference at the White House on Monday. His comments came ahead of a St. Patrick’s Day meeting between Ireland’s Prime Minister and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Speaking from the White House briefing room, the 36-year-old former mixed martial arts champion accused Ireland’s leaders of neglecting public concerns about immigration.
“The Irish government has abandoned the voices of the Irish people,” McGregor declared. “Rural towns in Ireland are being overrun by immigrants.”
McGregor warned that the country’s cultural identity was at risk, adding:
“Ireland is at the cusp of potentially losing its Irishness.”
His remarks drew swift backlash from Ireland’s Prime Minister, who condemned the comments as divisive and harmful.
McGregor’s outspoken stance on immigration has ignited public debate, with supporters praising his defense of Irish culture and critics accusing him of spreading inflammatory rhetoric.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Clashes with AP Reporter Over Trump’s Tariffs and Taxes
WASHINGTON (FNN) – Tensions escalated between The Associated Press (AP) and Trump’s White House Tuesday during a heated exchange between White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and AP reporter Josh Boak.
During the briefing, Mr. Boak questioned President Trump’s economic policies, claiming his proposed tariffs amounted to tax hikes on Americans. However, Ms. Leavitt pushed back on that assertion.
“He’s actually not implementing tax hikes. Tariffs are a tax hike on foreign countries that, again, have been ripping us off. Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people,” Ms. Leavitt said firmly.
She further defended President Trump’s economic agenda, emphasizing his commitment to eliminating:
- Taxes on tips
- Taxes on overtime
- Taxes on Social Security benefits
“He is committed to all three of those things, and he expects Congress to pass them later,” she added.
Mr. Boak pressed further, asking, “Have you ever paid a tariff? Because I have. They don’t get charged on companies; they get charged on the imports.”
In response, Ms. Leavitt countered, “And ultimately, when we have fair and balanced trade, which the American people have not seen in decades, revenues will stay here, wages will go up, and our country will be made wealthy again.”
The confrontation revealed the ongoing rift between the White House and the AP, particularly after the AP was barred from some press events for refusing to adopt the White House’s requested terminology of renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ in its widely used AP Stylebook.
Despite this strained relationship, Ms. Leavitt still called on the wire service during Tuesday’s press briefing, which led to the fiery exchange.
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What’s Next for AP?
The AP has yet to respond to the White House’s renewed pressure on terminology changes. Media analysts predict the standoff could intensify as the administration continues its push to redefine traditional media language.
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J Willie David, III
Florida National News and FNN News Network
News@FloridaNationalNews.com
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