Who Is Heidi Overton, Trump’s Nominee to Lead the FDA? As news emerges from Washington, President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
While many will focus on her credentials as a physician and policy expert, it's worth examining what this nomination might mean for America's healthcare landscape – particularly when it comes to reproductive rights.
Heidi Overton is no stranger to controversy. Her past work at the conservative think tank America First Policy Institute has been marked by outspoken opposition to abortion and vaccine mandates.