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Trump nominates Chris Klomp as HHS second-in-command
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
By Sarah Owermohle, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday named Medicare director and former health care executive Chris Klomp to be deputy secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The deputy secretary oversees operations and regulatory policy. The move would make...
Key takeaway “HHS is a massive and complex organization, but Chris knows exactly how to run it,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents who rely on Medicare and other federal health programs will be watching Chris Klomp's nomination to be deputy secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services with interest. As a border city with a high percentage of residents on Medicare and Medicaid, El Paso is particularly sensitive to changes in federal health policy. Klomp's experience as Medicare director and his role in shaping the TrumpRx program could have significant implications for local healthcare access and affordability. If confirmed, Klomp's oversight of HHS operations and regulatory policy could impact the city's healthcare providers, including hospitals and clinics that serve a large and diverse population. El Pasoans will be waiting to see how Klomp's nomination affects the city's healthcare landscape, particularly in terms of access to affordable prescription medications and healthcare services.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Sarah Owermohle, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday named Medicare director and former health care executive Chris Klomp to be deputy secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The deputy secretary oversees operations and regulatory policy. The move would make...
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