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Trump FDA pick repeatedly sidesteps Sanders' universal healthcare demands in heated clash
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, did not directly answer Senator Bernie Sanders' question about whether healthcare is a human right during a confirmation hearing. Sanders asked the question multiple times, and Overton declined to provide a yes-or-no response. The exchange occurred during Overton's Senate confirmation process for the position.
