Trust in Science: Dr. Oz Talks MAHA and Medicine

Dr. Mehmet Oz recently shared his thoughts on the MAHA movement and its impact on public trust in science and medicine. He believes this movement is crucial for rebuilding faith in these areas, which has been shaken in recent years. Oz appeared on Newsmax's "Finnerty" show, part of a special series celebrating President Donald Trump's 300th day in office. He argued that without Trump's election, the country would have faced serious consequences due to a lack of trust in scientific institutions. He pointed out that during the pandemic, confusing messages and mandates led to a significant drop in public trust. "When experts act inconsistently, it creates a huge gap in credibility, " he said. The Trump administration has been working to change this by being more open and transparent. Oz gave examples like discussing Tylenol issues and acknowledging the rise in autism cases. He believes this transparency is key to regaining public trust. Oz also mentioned that Democrats are criticizing the MAHA movement because it's gaining popularity. He thinks many people are happy to see long-neglected issues finally being addressed. One major issue the Trump administration tackled was drug pricing. Oz highlighted Trump's push for most favored nation drug pricing, which aims to stop Americans from paying more for medications than people in other countries. Oz explained that under this policy, pharmaceutical companies are now charging Americans the same prices they charge Europeans. "And they listened, " he said, indicating that the policy has had a positive impact.