‘Out of my lane.’ Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

During his appearance in the White House briefing room, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, faced a barrage of questions but appeared to sidestep many of them, claiming he was "out of my lane" on certain issues. This evasive approach has sparked criticism, highlighting concerns about his willingness to engage with critical inquiries about healthcare policy. The incident underscores broader debates about the role of political appointees in providing transparent and direct responses to the public, especially in sensitive areas like healthcare.