Trump Nominates Heidi Overton to Lead FDA (Aug 2026)
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Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA.
Who they are
Trump and Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide[1].
What they do
Around August 19, 2026, Trump nominated Overton to lead the FDA, replacing Marty Makary, who resigned in May.
How it works
Trump posted on Wednesday: "Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration."
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Trump Admin.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-08-19~: Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide, to lead the FDA, replacing Marty Makary, who resigned in May; Trump posted Wednesday: "Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration." [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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