Dr. Oz Addresses Healthcare Agenda at White House Press Briefing

On June 2, 2026, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, led a White House press briefing focused on President Donald Trump's healthcare agenda. The briefing occurred while press secretary Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave. Oz emphasized the importance of Medicaid and Medicare, stating, "I love Medicaid" and highlighted the need to protect these programs from fraud. During the nearly 40-minute session, reporters directed their questions primarily towards healthcare issues, including the Ebola crisis and Medicaid fraud, with no inquiries about the ongoing Iran war. Oz's appearance followed briefings by other administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. He expressed confidence in the president's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director, despite not having details on the matter. Oz's performance was noted for its ability to address questions and defend the administration's stance.