Trump Announces Nomination for Key HHS Role
President Donald Trump revealed Thursday his intention to nominate Chris Klomp for the role of deputy secretary within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The decision, according to Trump, was made in collaboration with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who serves as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
In a post shared on Truth Social Thursday, President Trump expressed his admiration for Klomp, highlighting his rapid ascent within the administration.
"It is my Great Honor to announce the nomination of Chris Klomp ... as our next Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)! His rapid rise in my Administration proves that he is a potential STAR. Chris is a Strong and Inspiring Leader and a Highly Successful Entrepreneur. Everywhere Chris goes, he earns TRUST. He is a person of principle, and is deeply committed to serving the AMERICAN People — and fixing our broken Healthcare System," Trump wrote.
Klomp's Background and Policy Impact
According to his professional profile on LinkedIn, Klomp currently holds several significant positions within the department, including Chief Counselor of HHS, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Director of the Center for Medicare at CMS, and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of HHS.
The President further elaborated on his confidence in Klomp's abilities, particularly concerning the department's operational complexities.
"HHS is a massive and complex organization, but Chris knows exactly how to run it. He is doing a FANTASTIC job leading Medicare, and overseeing day-to-day operations. Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and I made this decision together!" Trump stated.
Trump also credited Klomp's business acumen as crucial for driving substantial reforms, specifically mentioning the Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Policy.
"Chris’ experience building a BIG business gave him the TOUGHNESS to drive desperately needed major reforms, including my Historic MOST FAVORED NATION Drug Pricing Policy, to finally stop foreign freeriding off the backs of the American People. It is time for other countries to pay their fair share, and they’re doing so! Our Drug Prices have come down MASSIVELY in the last year," he added.
Concluding his remarks, President Trump affirmed Klomp's commitment to national interests.
"Chris puts AMERICA FIRST, and will reform Healthcare to Make America Great and Healthy Again. Congratulations Chris!" the president wrote.