Former President Trump has approved Dr. Mehmet Oz for the position of the US Senate in Pennsylvania, according to a statement on Saturday. “President Donald J. “Trump announces his support for Dr. Oz,” said a spokesman for Trump’s spokesman. TRUMP PROPOSES DECISION TO SUPPORT PENSILBANIA DEMOCRATIC SENATE IN “ABOUT A WEEK” “The Grand Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a tremendous opportunity to save America by electing the brilliant and well-known Dr. Mehmet Oz to the United States Senate,” Trump said in a statement. “I have known Dr. Oz for many years, as well as many others, even if only through his very successful TV show. He lived with us through the screen and was always popular, respected and smart.” Mehmet Oz, a prominent Republican doctor and Republican candidate in the U.S. Senate for Central Pennsylvania, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, Sunday, February 27, 2022. (Tristan Wheelock / Bloomberg via Getty ) Trump also said Oz is “very strong” on issues such as abortions and tax cuts. “Dr. Oz is pro-life, very strong on crime, borders, electoral fraud, our big army and our veterinarians, tax cuts, and he will always fight and support our besieged Second Amendment. “It will ensure that America becomes Energy Independent again.” Oz responded to Trump’s support in a statement on Saturday, saying he was proud to receive his support. “President Trump has carefully considered all the candidates for the US Senate. Everyone, especially David McCormick, a Filipino expert on Wall Street, wanted that support. But President Trump wisely backed me because I am a Conservative who will oppose Joe. “Biden and the Awakening Left,” said Oz. “President Trump knows how crucial it is to change the kinds of people we send to Washington. I’m ready to fight. I thank him for that and I am proud to have received his support. “ THIS STATE HAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE CEREMONY MATCH IN THE COUNTRY Republican Senate nominee Dr. Oz speaks with Republicans of Pennsylvania College during a meeting at the Conservative Political Action Congress (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida on February 25, 2022. (Dr. Oz’s campaign) Oz also said that “no one” will fight as hard as he did in President Biden’s policies. “President Trump knows how crucial it is to change the kinds of people we send to Washington. I’m ready to fight. I thank him for that and I’m proud to have his support,” Oz said. Trump’s announcement comes after David McCormick, another Senate nominee, met with Trump Wednesday in Mar-a-Lago. Oz met with Trump on March 16. Former President Donald Trump Speaks at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (AP Photo / Seth Wenig) CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION Trump said Tuesday he was close to making a decision on approval in the GOP Senate qualifier. During an interview with conservative radio presenter John Fredericks that Oz is “a good man; he’s a high quality guy.” Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report
