— His appearance showcased how the White House can struggle to respond to major news that breaks
June 3, 2026
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He spoke fast, hammering through the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices, combat healthcare fraud, and curb the spread of Ebola overseas.
But when reporters tried to ask Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, 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.
