Trump Nominates Heidi Overton to Lead FDA
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to become the next Food and Drug Administration commissioner, placing a White House health policy adviser at the center of his administration's efforts to reshape U.S. healthcare and FDA policy.
According to a report by NBC News, Trump announced Overton as his choice in August after she had become a prominent adviser on his health agenda, including vaccine policy. If confirmed by the Senate, Heidi Overton FDA leadership would begin during a period of major debate over vaccines, abortion medication, drug approvals and the agency's internal operations.
What Happened
Trump announced Overton's nomination in a social media post, praising her work in his administration and saying he wanted her leadership at the FDA to help maintain ...
