Heidi Overton, Trump’s pick to lead the FDA, faced intense questioning from Senators over whether the president was wrong about Tylenol and autism, vaccines, and flavored vapes. Sen. Hassan repeatedly pressed Overton to confirm Trump’s false claim that Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism, but she refused to say he was incorrect, stating only that there is no current evidence of a causal link.

Sen. Blunt-Rochester questioned Overton about Trump’s proposal to split the MMR vaccine into multiple doses, noting it would require years of trials and billions in investment. Overton declined to answer whether she had provided “bad options” to Trump.

Sen. Murphy highlighted a timeline where Reynolds Tobacco donated $8 million to Trump, followed by a meeting and rapid policy change allowing flavored vapes—despite bipartisan opposition. Overton rejected the implication of a quid pro quo, affirming Trump’s commitment to “the best possible outcomes for American” people.