Cassidy criticizes Trump’s FDA pick, says her role in vaccine order is ‘almost disqualifying’

Sen. Bill Cassidy has voiced strong reservations about President Trump’s FDA nominee, Dr. Heidi Overton, particularly citing her role in the administration's recent vaccine procurement as a major concern. Cassidy, who chairs the Senate Health Committee, argues that her involvement in this order is "almost disqualifying." This opposition highlights broader tensions within the Republican Party over the administration's handling of public health matters, particularly as the country grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cassidy's critique underscores the critical scrutiny that top health agency appointments face amid national health crises.