United States Senate Candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Rich Zeoli on TalkRadio 1210 WPHT to refute a story by PoliticsPA that claimed he would forgo his security clearance to remain a dual citizen of the United States and Turkey.
“I would not forgo security clearances and there is no reason why I should have to forgo security clearances.”
Oz says the reason behind maintaining his dual-citizenship with Turkey is to be able to care for his ailing mother who resides in Turkey.
Zeoli asked Oz how he would handle issues regarding Turkey as a citizen of both countries if there are conflicts of interest between the US and Turkey.
“If concerns are raised, I’d love to discuss the topic with whoever has them but again this is a ridiculous question because it’s a bunch of theoreticals and I’m unaware of a precedent of even the question to be asked.”
Oz claims the report by PoliticsPA, was nothing but false rumors. “I don’t mind answering the question but what was claimed by that reporter is false. I would not forgo security clearances. There were eyewitnesses to the discussion, if he [Steve Ulrich] has proof otherwise he should stop spreading rumors.
Hear the exchange below: