Trump officials consider physician, a Fox News regular, for top vaccine post
- Posted on April 13, 2026
- By Washington Post
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The Trump administration is evaluating Houman Hemmati, a prominent physician and frequent Fox News contributor, for a significant leadership position within the FDA's vaccine oversight division. Hemmati's potential appointment to direct the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research marks a notable development in vaccine policy administration. The selection process remains ongoing, with no final determination announced yet. This move reflects the administration's strategy in filling key regulatory positions with candidates who have media prominence and specific policy perspectives on pharmaceutical oversight.