Donald J.Trump nominates Chris Klomp as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services
taps the Medicare administrator and entrepreneur to serve as the No. 2 official at HHS, citing his work on drug pricing reform.
taps the Medicare administrator and entrepreneur to serve as the No. 2 official at HHS, citing his work on drug pricing reform.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump announced the nomination of Chris Klomp as the next deputy secretary of Health and Human Services on a Truth Social post on June 25, 2026 at 5:53 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial.com): “It is my Great Honor to announce the nomination of Chris Klomp @1klomp 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. 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! 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. Chris puts AMERICA FIRST, and will reform Healthcare to Make America Great and Healthy Again. Congratulations Chris! Donald J.Trump”
Trump described Klomp as a strong leader and successful entrepreneur who has earned trust across the administration. The president said Klomp currently leads Medicare operations and oversees the day-to-day functions of the sprawling department. Trump said he made the decision alongside Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
The nomination highlights Klomp’s role in advancing what Trump called his “MOST FAVORED NATION Drug Pricing Policy.” That policy aims to tie certain U.S. drug prices to lower rates paid in other countries, a move Trump said would end foreign nations freeriding off American consumers. Trump claimed drug prices have fallen sharply over the past year under the approach.
HHS ranks among the largest federal departments, overseeing Medicare, Medicaid, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The deputy secretary serves as the agency’s chief operating officer, responsible for managing a budget that exceeds $1.7 trillion and a workforce of tens of thousands. Klomp’s entrepreneurial background, Trump said, gave him the toughness to drive major reforms at that scale.
The nomination must receive confirmation from the United States Senate before Klomp can assume the role. Senate committees typically examine a nominee’s professional record, financial disclosures, and policy positions during the confirmation process.
Trump has focused on domestic policy with regularity in recent weeks. In the last 30 days, 41 of 624 Trump posts addressed domestic policy topics, underscoring the administration’s emphasis on healthcare and related reforms.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
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