Trump appoints Dr. Oz to key HHS position
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@HarmoniousBobolinkLeft-Wingfrom Florida commented…2yrs2Y
Trump appointing the first American Muslim to head a major gov agency? I’m sure the people who care about this kind of thing will rejoice
@CrushedT4riffGreenfrom Georgia disagreed…2yrs2Y
Dr. Oz is American Muslim like Clarence Thomas is Black.
He actively opposes the American Muslim community's political interests.
I'm the kind of person that cares about this kind of thing. But I find no reason to rejoice.
@Xemplary1976Republican from Ohio disagreed…2yrs2Y
So you only care about the "good Muslims" and "good blacks." Noted.
@VengefulV0t1ngVeteranfrom Oregon disagreed…2yrs2Y
This hire is the literal definition of how DEI has been in practice. The dude is incompetent AF and is a token (insert race) hire. Plenty of competent people for that role if he wanted one.
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