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

NPR News Thursday 20 August 2026, 16:49 UTC By Sydney Lupkin 1 min read

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Dr. 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)

Dr. 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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