Mehmet Oz says he and RFK Jr are ‘not’ worried about their roles despite recent Trump admin shake-up
WASHINGTON, DC: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr Mehmet Oz, has dismissed concerns over instability within Trump’s administration, asserting confidence in his position despite recent high-profile dismissals.
Speaking during a Fox News appearance on Friday, April 3, Oz maintained that neither he nor senior officials are apprehensive about potential removals. His remarks come amid a series of pre-midterm shifts in the Trump administration, alongside intensifying political scrutiny.
Dr Oz signals confidence in role as the Trump Administration undergoes changes
During the interview with host Bret Baier, Oz addressed recent shake-ups, including the departures of Former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. When asked whether officials were becoming cautious about their positions.
Oz stated clearly that neither he nor Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. felt concerned. “I’m not. Secretary Kennedy is not,” he said.
He also underscored his close working relationship with Trump, saying, “And the president calls me all the time with very precise, well-targeted questions.”
Oz further praised Trump’s leadership, describing him as an “excellent executive” and a “superb leader.”
According to Oz, Trump supports decisive policymaking, “All I need to know is that, when I make a tough decision that I know will get some blowback on, but it’s the right decision, the president says ‘Go ahead.’ You know what he usually says? ‘I don’t care what they say. Do what’s best for the American people.’”
He has also demonstrated a role beyond his administrative duties during an incident at a speech by President Donald Trump in Kentucky last month. While Trump was addressing a crowd at Verst Logistics in Hebron, an elderly woman required medical attention.
Trump called for assistance, and Oz, alongside first responders, helped attend to the situation. Trump publicly acknowledged Oz’s presence, commending him as a “good doctor” while emergency personnel escorted the woman away.
Leadership changes deepen as Pam Bondi departs and Kristi Noem takes new role
Trump confirmed Bondi’s exit as attorney general in a Truth Social post, commending her as a “Great American Patriot” and highlighting her role in a nationwide crime crackdown. He announced that she would transition to a private-sector role, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would assume the position.
Trump described Blanche as a “very talented and respected legal mind.” Bondi’s dismissal followed reported frustrations from Trump over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, as well as criticism surrounding departmental firings and a lack of indictments against political adversaries.
According to reports, Bondi learned of her removal while traveling with Trump and had requested to remain in her role until summer, which was declined.
Despite her removal, Bondi is still required to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein-related investigations. The committee issued a subpoena for her appearance on April 14, with lawmakers, including Maxwell Frost, affirming that her departure does not exempt her from compliance.
Earlier in March, Trump also announced the reassignment of Noem, who will now serve as Special Envoy for “The Shield of the Americas,” a new Western Hemisphere security initiative. She was replaced by former Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Further potential changes remain under consideration, including the possible replacement of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer amid a scandal, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over performance concerns.
