Trump Nominates Controversial FDA Pick | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

President Trump is set to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician and domestic policy advisor, to lead the FDA — calling her a “rockstar” who’s “always right.” Her recent role in pushing an executive order on childhood vaccines has sparked controversy among some doctors, while critics question her lack of management experience and label her a “far-right, anti-abortion extremist.” Overton would replace Dr. Marty Makary, who resigned over disagreements with the White House on vaping and abortion access. The nomination, expected this week, pits political loyalty against scientific credibility as…