On September 24, 2026, Heidi Overton addressed two contentious topics as she faced scrutiny during a crucial hearing. Overton is President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration. During the session, discussion centered on the safety of vaccines and a widely used abortion pill.

Overton emphasized the safety of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. She stated that this combined vaccine is both “safe and effective” and assured that it is “not lethal.” Her remarks were aimed at dispelling fears and misinformation regarding vaccine safety.