Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 2, 2026 —

Dr. Oz Declines to Comment on Intelligence Leadership Appointment

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, declined to comment on President Trump’s selection of Bill Pulte to lead the nation’s intelligence services. Pulte is a homebuilder and director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The exchange occurred during an event in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. When asked about the appointment, Dr. Oz stated his trust in the President’s decision-making process.

Further details regarding the President’s choice of Bill Pulte for the intelligence leadership role were not addressed by Dr. Oz during the event.

Story summarized from the original created by Julia Manchester on thehill.com, see more information here.

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