Trump calls his new FDA pick ‘Dr. Heidi.’ Patty Murray calls her a ‘far-right, anti-abortion extremist’

Heidi Overton has been critical of abortion pills and, if confirmed, would be positioned to roll back FDA rules that made them more accessible.

President Donald Trump said he is nominating White House health policy adviser Dr. Heidi Overton, a strong anti-abortion advocate, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday afternoon that Overton “is SMART and RESPECTED by all!”  “Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my administration