News|Articles|August 19, 2026

Trump Expected to Tap Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner

Trump is expected to pick White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, pending Senate confirmation, as the agency works to rebuild industry trust.

President Donald Trump is expected to pick Heidi Overton, a physician and White House domestic policy aide, to lead the FDA, according to a source familiar with the matter.1 If confirmed by the Senate, Overton would succeed Marty Makary, who resigned as commissioner in May after clashing with the White House and industry over agency decisions.2