Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job
Trump nominated Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
President Donald Trump has nominated White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director Heidi Overton to serve as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton, a physician with a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, has been a key figure in Trump's administration, working closely with Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and others to advance a transformative health agenda.
She has also played a role in major health announcements, such as the executive order on childhood vaccines. Overton's nomination requires Senate confirmation, and if confirmed, she is expected to continue supporting the president's health agenda. However, some senators and administration officials have expressed concerns about her lack of managerial experience and her participation in the recent childhood vaccine executive order signing.
Overton will replace former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, who resigned amid conflicts with the White House over vaccine policy.
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