John Oliver Calls Out Dr. Oz’s Controversial Senate Run

John Oliver had harsh words for Dr. Oz on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.”

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He called him out on the latest episode, which aired on Easter, April 17.

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Out of his usual 30 minute episode, he spent 16 minutes dedicated to Oz.

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Oz has been running for a Senate seat in PA despite living in North Jersey.

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John Oliver also reminded audiences of his infamous 2014 debate.

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Dr. Oz had been summoned to Capitol Hill, where he was accused to peddling pseudoscience.

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Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri called Oz a “snake oil salesman.”

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She asked why he peddled “miracle cures” when he didn’t believe in it.

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Oz said he “personally” believes in it but admitted “they don't have the scientific muster to present as fact.”

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