Dr. Oz, Trump’s Nominee for Health Care, Says He ‘Cherishes’ Medicaid, but Declines To Commit To Opposing Cuts to the Program

The Senate confirmation hearing comes as Democrats are warning that Republicans will need to make deep cuts to entitlement programs to meet their spending reduction goals.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks alongside his wife Lisa Oz after he testified at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, on Capitol Hill March 14, 2025.  AP/Ben Curtis

President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is not ruling out cuts to the programs.

During his confirmation hearing Friday, Mr. Oz said he would “cherish” Medicaid if he was confirmed. However, he was quickly challenged on whether he would oppose cuts to the program.

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