GOP Sen. Josh Hawley Raises Red Flags About Trump Nominee Dr. Oz's Troubling Views on Key Issues

GOP Sen. Josh Hawley Raises Red Flags About Trump Nominee Dr. Oz’s Troubling Views on Key Issues


President Donald Trump’s nominee for administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services is not being applauded by everyone in the GOP.

Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley took to social media platform X Tuesday, calling out celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz’s past comments, including those showing the latter’s support for gender affirming care and abortion.

“I’ve been reading up on Dr. Oz – I see he’s praised trans surgeries for minors and supported hormone treatments & puberty blockers for kids in the past,” Senator Hawley posted.

I’ve been reading up on Dr. Oz – I see he’s praised trans surgeries for minors and supported hormone treatments & puberty blockers for kids in the past. And has also criticized state laws protecting life. I hope

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