Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Turkish-American television personality who made more than 60 appearances on Winfrey before ceasing to air in 2011, is running to replace retired Republican Pat Tomey in Pennsylvania. Candidates will run in the May 17 primaries to decide who will run in the crucial November midterm elections, with Pennsylvania seen as competitive and crucial in determining who will control the Senate from 2023. Pennsylvania has two seats in the US Senate, one by Mr. Toomey and the other by Democrat Bob Casey. Trump backs “smart, tough” surgeon Oz Trump, who was himself a television personality before entering politics, said Dr. Oz had “his full and complete support.” “Dr. Oz is smart, tough and will never let you down,” said the 75-year-old, who has strong support from Republican candidates as he maintains overwhelming party dominance. Although Mr. Trump has not confirmed his intention to run for president again in 2024, he is widely expected to do so, and his approvals are therefore being closely monitored. Dr. Oz said the 45th president “knows how critical it is to change the kinds of people we send to Washington.” “I am proud to have received his support,” he added. Image: Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Oz as his preferred candidate Who is Dr Oz? Dr. Oz became famous for working on a heart transplant for former baseball player Frank Torre during the 1996 World Series. Dr Oz is said to have enjoyed media attention and continued to appear as a health expert on Winfrey’s show for five seasons, before she offered to make his own series. The Dr Oz Show debuted in 2009 and became known to a shocking audience with the appearance of rotten lungs and rotting livers, telling viewers to take care of themselves. However, his public image took a hit in 2014, when he told US politicians investigating fake food ads that some of the products promoted on his show did not have a “scientific focus”. In 2018, Dr. Oz was appointed by Mr. Trump to the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 4:51 Capitol Uprisings: What has changed and will Trump return? How is the fight shaped? Dr. Oz’s main opponent for the Republican nomination is former hedge fund CEO David McCormick. Sean Parnell was considered the favorite after Trump’s first approval last September, but suspended his campaign in November after losing custody of his three children after allegations that he had physically abused his estranged wife. The outgoing Mr. Toomey was one of seven Republican senators who voted in favor of Trump in February 2021 after he was ousted on charges of inciting last year’s Capitol attack. The Senate vote of 57-43 falls short of the two-thirds majority required for his conviction. Democrats control the Senate closely – Democrats and Republicans split 50-50, but Vice President Kamala Harris has a decisive vote. However, Biden remains frustrated as he tries to pass a bill on social spending and climate change because of opposition from Democrat Joe Mancin to a $ 1.75 trillion commitment.
