Can Trump ever be wrong? His pick to lead FDA refused to say.
Summary
Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), faced tough questions from the Senate health committee about vaccines, abortion, and flavored vaping. She refused to say whether President Trump could be wrong, even when asked about his false claims on vaccines and medication safety.Key Facts
- Heidi Overton is President Trump’s nominee to lead the FDA and currently works on domestic policy in the White House.
- She has a medical background and opposes abortion, which raises questions about her impartiality on FDA decisions.
- Overton defended President Trump’s incorrect claim that the combined MMR vaccine is “lethal,” but also said the vaccine is safe and effective.
- When asked if President Trump could be wrong, Overton avoided giving a clear answer.
- Senators pressed her on false claims linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, but she did not confirm or deny the president’s statements.
- Overton reportedly advised splitting the combined MMR vaccine into separate shots, which would require years of testing and investment to approve.
- The FDA has not had a permanent commissioner since May after the previous chief resigned amid disagreements over flavored vaping products.
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