Trump's Shadow Over the FDA: A Prescription for Controversy The nomination of Heidi Overton as the new head of the Food and Drug Administration has sent shockwaves through Washington.
Democrats have labeled her a "far right, anti abortion extremist" who will undermine the agency's commitment to science. Trump's history of appointing officials who share his ideological views is well documented.
His attempts to defund Planned Parenthood and skepticism about climate change demonstrate a willingness to disregard established medical consensus in favor of partisan politics.