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Trump Picks Overton to Lead FDA | Raleigh News
Trump taps Dr. Heidi Overton, a vocal vaccine skeptic and former White House health policy aide, to lead the FDA — calling her a “rockstar” poised to slash drug prices and speed up cures. Overton’s controversial past includes backing Trump’s debunked autism-vaccine claims and pushing to split the MMR shot, while also working on drug cost deals. She replaces Dr. Marty Makary, who resigned amid clashes over e-cigarettes, ultraprocessed foods, and antidepressant reviews. With Senate confirmation looming, Overton faces scrutiny over her abortion pill stance and the FDA’s future direction on…
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