Can Trump ever be wrong? His pick to lead FDA refused to say.
Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, faced a Senate confirmation hearing where she avoided answering questions regarding her views on vaccines and reproductive health. Critics have raised concerns about her objectivity given her past alignment with the president's controversial statements on medical issues.
Why it matters
The confirmation of an FDA head is critical for public health policy, and the nominee's refusal to address scientific consensus on vaccines has sparked significant political debate.
Evasive Can Trump ever be wrong? His pick to lead FDA refused to say. Heidi Overton faced questions focused on vaccines, birth control, and vapes.
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