The White House is installing Trump campaign veteran Michael Caputo in the health department's top communications position, Caputo confirmed to POLITICO.
The move is designed to assert more White House control over Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who officials believe has been behind recent critical reports about President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to two officials with knowledge of the move.
Caputo, whose title will be assistant secretary of HHS for public affairs, said in a text message, "I am honored to serve the President to the best of my abilities in this time of crisis and, in so doing, the American people."
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