Trump expected to nominate White House adviser Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner

President Trump is expected to select Heidi Overton, a physician and deputy director of domestic policy, to become the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

Overton has been a prominent health policy voice in the administration, working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services since the start of Trump’s term.

Her background includes overseeing health policy initiatives and serving as a key adviser on domestic health matters within the White House.

If nominated, Overton will face a Senate panel review before she can assume the FDA leadership role.