Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, provided comments regarding critics of President Donald Trump during a briefing. He expressed concern for individuals who focus their energy on disliking the president, stating, "treating stupid is really hard." Oz was the fourth Trump Cabinet official to brief reporters while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave.
During the briefing, Oz addressed questions about anti-fraud efforts and Trump's health following a recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He stated that Trump performs well on health assessments and is meticulous about staying informed. Oz expressed confidence in Trump's decision-making, including the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.