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August 19, 2026 · status updated after Trump announcement · FDA leadership / Health policy / Presidential personnel

Trump publicly names White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead the FDA

ANNOUNCED NOMINATION — SENATE CONFIRMATION REQUIRED / FORMAL TRANSMISSION NOT YET LOCATED

President Trump publicly named Dr. Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, as his choice to lead the Food and Drug Administration on August 19. Reuters and AP reported Trump’s announcement. Senate confirmation is required; FactFlag did not locate a formal nomination-transmission entry in the White House nominations index or Senate nomination records reviewed at this update, so the record does not treat her as confirmed or already serving as FDA commissioner.

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