Trump taps anti-abortion advocate Heidi Overton for FDA chief

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President Donald Trump said he is nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House health policy adviser and a strong anti-abortion advocate, to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday afternoon that Overton “is SMART and RESPECTED by all!”

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