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Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA

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Aug 19, 2026 · 7:24 PM

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Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA

She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA.

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