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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns Amid Controversy

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary has resigned from his post, with President Trump confirming his departure. Makary's exit follows a tumultuous tenure marked by clashes over policies, particularly regarding flavored vape products, and mounting complaints from various groups including Trump allies.

12 May, 17:23 — 12 May, 20:59
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bloombergHigh3h ago

Trump’s FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Expected to Resign - Bloomberg.com

Trump’s FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Expected to Resign  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressure

The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.

By Christina Jewett

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Marty Makary departs FDA after clashes over fruit-flavored vapes with Trump – reports

Kyle Diamantas, a top official at the agency, will reportedly replace Makary and serve as acting FDA commissioner Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Marty Makary resigned from his position as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, concluding a 13-month tenure at the regulatory agency that frequently drew the ire of the White House, Congress, industry and the public, according to US media reports. Kyle Diamantas, who previously worked as the top ...

By Melody Schreiber

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NPRHigh2h ago

FDA commissioner is set to resign after tumultuous tenure

The resignation would end Dr. Marty Makary's 13-month stint running the Food and Drug Administration, a period marked by turmoil and controversy.

By Sydney Lupkin

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Fox NewsMixed4h ago

Trump's FDA boss resigning as admin taps next acting leader

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after clashes over the abortion drug mifepristone and mounting pro-life group frustrations.

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cbcHigh1h ago

Marty Makary exits FDA amid mounting complaints, including from Trump allies

The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists, vaping lobbyists and other allies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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cnbcMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says Makary is out as FDA commissioner, following industry and White House backlash

Makary's tenure was marked by internal dysfunction at the FDA, leadership turmoil and mounting backlash from drugmakers and physicians on regulatory decisions.

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SCMPMostly Factual3h ago

US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary is out, Trump says

⁠US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said, the latest leadership change at the federal health department which comes after weeks of public speculation and a mounting pressure campaign. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Politico first reported the development. “Marty is a terrific guy, but he’s ‌going to go on and he’s going to lead ...

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forbes4h ago

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns - Forbes

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Why did Marty Makary resign as FDA chief? Clash over flavored vape decision explained

Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner amid disagreements with the Trump administration over flavored e-cigarettes.

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