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>> reporter: he later said not enough was known about the drug and caused an uproar with these comments pushing for schools to reopen in april of 2020. >> we need our mojo back. i just saw a nice piece in the "lancet" arguing the opening of schools may only cost us 2% to 3% in terms of total mortality. >> reporter: the backlash prompting him to later apologize. >> i realize my comments on risks around opening schools have confused and upset people. >> reporter: in the past oz has been fiercely criticized for promoting unproven products on his show, like certain diet pills. >> i don't get why y...

Leaders within pennsylvania and nationally. and another possibility, daytime tv talk show host, dr. oz. >> let me ask you. if -- if your health is as strong as it seems from your review of systems, why not share your medical records? >> reporter: in 2007, oz saying he'd consider running for office someday. calling himself a moderate republican. but a potential oz candidacy wouldn't come without controversy. earlier in the covid pandemic, he initially advocated for hydrochloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus. >> it's believed to be very safe. >> reporter: and it s unproven benefits. >> turn...