Heidi Overton

Dr. Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton currently holds a position as deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. She is described as a "ROCKSTAR" in the administration and has worked closely with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Her nomination comes as Trump promotes a vaccine plan that diverges from scientific consensus, a stance Overton has publicly supported. She is also noted as an opponent of abortion. Her role as a top White House aide and her nomination to lead a critical health agency make her a significant figure in current health policy discussions.