One social media user called the response "dumb to the point of offense."
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, made an appearance in the White House press briefing room on Tuesday, where he not only called people “stupid” for disliking Donald Trump, but also claimed the president is going to the doctor so often because he really enjoys “acing” his cognitive tests.
“If the president is in such perfect health, why does he keep going back in for checkups?” a reporter asked Oz.
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Oz replied, “I think he likes the results. He does really well. He aces the test every single day, and I do actually believe that he is curious to make sure everything is going in the right direction.”
“He’s a very meticulous person in so many ways that are often underappreciated, but for him to want to know all the numbers and keep on top of them is the same reason he calls people at odd hours, because something’s on his mind and he wants to deal with it.”
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Oz has been eviscerated for the response, with many pointing out that the explanation would be ridiculous and terrifying, whether it was true or not.
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