Minutes after Donald Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Sen. John Fetterman was telling reporters he’s open to supporting his 2022 Senate opponent.
“I’m going to be very, very clear: If Dr Oz agrees to protect and preserve Medicaid and Medicare, I’m absolutely gonna vote for the dude,” Fetterman said outside his office on Tuesday.
Fetterman and Oz had a more divisive rivalry than most Senate candidates. Fetterman gained national recognition for his frequent social media jabs at Oz, from accusing the TV doctor of being a carpetbagger to being an out-of-touch wealthy celebrity.