STAT+: How a Trump loyalist got the FDA nomination

You’re reading STAT’s D.C. Diagnosis newsletter Jacquelyn Martin/AP John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07. You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. RFK Jr. spent three days at public events in Iowa this week. Send news tips and signs of a presidential run to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal. How Overton got picked The Trump administration wanted acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas to accept the job permanently. He declined, so they went with Heidi Overton, Daniel Payne and Chelsea Cirruzzo report. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07.