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FIRST ENTRY AUG 19
AUG 19 · Day 1

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA

Washington Sen. Patty Murray posted that Heidi Overton is a far-right, anti-abortion extremist who has no business leading the FDA.

The previous FDA head, Dr. Marty Makary, resigned in May.

The FDA recently proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or packaged foods.

“exceptional judgment, professionalism, discipline and an unwavering commitment to the American people.”
AUG 19 · Day 1

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job

Cassidy criticized Overton's decision to participate in the childhood vaccine executive order signing.

Prior to her role in the White House, Overton was vice chair of the America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) Center for a Healthy America and its chief policy officer.

Overton is a physician who holds a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University.

“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 TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History,”
DONALD TRUMP verbatim
AUG 19 · Day 1

Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead the FDA

The nomination would fill a vacancy left by former FDA commissioner Marty Makary, who resigned in May.

Overton appeared alongside Trump as he promoted "most favoured nation" drug pricing deals.

Before joining the Trump administration, Overton worked as chief policy officer at the America First Policy Institute.

“Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with [Health and Human Services] Secretary Kennedy, Dr Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History. She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country.”
DONALD TRUMP verbatim
AUG 19 · Day 1

Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead FDA

The previous FDA director, Dr. Marty Makary, resigned in May.

Overton attended medical school at the University of New Mexico and holds a doctorate in clinical investigation from Johns Hopkins University.

Before joining the Trump administration, Overton worked as chief policy officer at the America First Policy Institute.

“Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with [Health and Human Services] Secretary Kennedy, Dr Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History. She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country.”
DONALD TRUMP verbatim
AUG 19 · Day 1

Trump Nominates Heidi Overton as Commissioner of the FDA

“Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with [Health and Human Services] Secretary Kennedy, Dr Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History. She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country.”
DONALD TRUMP verbatim
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