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What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

NPR Health · August 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM

What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

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Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide.

If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)

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