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

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide.

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President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is nominating Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. The announcement was made during a press conference on Aug. 10, which also featured the signing of an executive order concerning the childhood vaccination schedule.

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