Senators are asking whether Dr. Mehmet Oz worked with groups that deny election results. The inquiry focuses on his role at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Lawmakers want details on any coordination with those organizations.
A far-right campaign claims leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents. The effort centers on changing guidance from Oz’s agency. The guidance concerns voting access for people in care facilities.
Senators sent a letter demanding answers about possible collaboration. They seek records of meetings or communications with election denial groups. The request raises questions about the agency’s independence.
The campaign has amplified unproven fraud claims tied to long-term care residents. Oz’s agency issued updated guidance affecting how facilities handle voting. Critics say the change could fuel false accusations.
Lawmakers want to know if outside groups influenced the guidance. The letter asks for a full accounting of any contacts. It also seeks internal documents related to the policy shift.
Oz has not publicly responded to the senators’ request. The agency has declined to comment on the inquiry. The matter adds scrutiny to his leadership at CMS.
The dispute highlights growing attention to election administration and agency rules. Nursing home voting has become a flashpoint in broader fraud claims. Senators say transparency is needed to protect public trust.
