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Trump Nominates White House Aide Heidi Overton as Next FDA Commissioner
President Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social that he is nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician with an MD and PhD, to serve as the next FDA commissioner. Overton is currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, where she has worked closely with HHS Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Oz on the administration's health agenda. Her nomination comes roughly three months after Trump's first FDA commissioner, Dr.
Marty Makary, resigned in May amid intense White House pressure. Overton has been a visible figure in the administration's health policy push, including playing a central role when Trump signed an executive order this month aimed at reducing universally recommended childhood vaccinations. Trump praised her in the announcement as a 'ROCKSTAR' who takes on 'the HARDEST issues,' and cited Kennedy calling her 'ALWAYS RIGHT' in the Oval Office.
She will require Senate confirmation to lead the embattled agency.
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- FirstSquawkTRUMP ON TRUTH SOCIAL: Today I am honored to nominate the wonderful Dr. Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as our next FDA Commissioner. Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST
- APBREAKING: President Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
- CNBCTrump picks Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
- ThehillNEW: Trump taps White House adviser Heidi Overton to lead FDA