Dr.Mehmet Ozsat today for a hearing before theSenateFinance Committee to discusshis nominationas administrator of the Centers for Medicare andMedicaidServices.

Wyden interjected, restating his request that Oz answer directly.

Republicans are currentlyfloating vast cutsto Medicaid to get to pay for an extension to Trumps 2017 tax cuts.

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES - MARCH 14: Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominee to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is seen ahead of his hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee, in Washington, D.C., United States, on March 14, 2025. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Dr. Mehmet Oz in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 2025.Nathan Posner/Anadolu/Getty Images

wrote to Oz: I have serious concerns about your ability to adequately fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Oz claims he cherishes the nations public health options, just not enough to actually contribute to them.