President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is nominating Chris Klomp to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Trump described Klomp as a "potential STAR" in a social media post.
The nomination positions Klomp to oversee key operations within HHS, an expansive federal agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. The Deputy Secretary role is a critical position, typically involved in the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the department.
Further details regarding Klomp's qualifications or the specific responsibilities he would undertake in the role were not immediately available following the announcement.