Trump’s FDA Pick Faces Health Scrutiny | Louisville News

President Trump is set to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, a surgeon and current White House deputy assistant for domestic policy, to lead the FDA — an agency overseeing 18,000 employees and critical public health domains like food, drugs, and tobacco. Her past includes stances against gender-affirming care for minors and skepticism about telehealth abortion access, drawing concern from experts. Former FDA official Dr. Joshua Sharfstein warns the role demands navigating political and corporate pressures alongside scientific rigor — one of government’s toughest jobs. Overton also faced backlash for supporting a vaccine schedule overhaul that public health leaders deem scientifically unsound. With Senate confirmation pending, her nomination could reshape public health policy in America. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d902132c0ab8064