Trump's FDA Nominee Declines to Say Whether President Can Be Wrong

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Heidi Overton, President Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, faced a confirmation hearing where she was pressed on sensitive topics. Lawmakers questioned her on key public health issues including vaccines, birth control, and vaping products. During the proceedings, Overton declined to state whether the President could ever be mistaken. Her responses drew scrutiny given the FDA's role as an independent scientific regulatory body.

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