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Trump to nominate Dr Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner

Fox News · August 19, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Trump to nominate Dr Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is nominating Heidi Overton, deputy assistant for domestic policy, as the next FDA commissioner.

Overton, a physician, is known for her pro-life views and Trump said she has been a "ROCKSTAR" in his administration so far.

"Dr.

Overton will continue putting AMERICA FIRST, and creating a HEALTHY AMERICA," Trump said in a Truth Social post.

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Trump to nominate Dr Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner

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