Health and Science
Trump says Makary is out as FDA commissioner, following industry and White House backlash
Key Points
- FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is out the job, and a deputy at the agency will take over temporarily, President Donald Trump said.
- Makary’s tenure was marked by internal dysfunction at the FDA, leadership turmoil and mounting backlash from drugmakers, physicians and patient groups on regulatory decisions.
- Makary also faced pressure over faster approvals of vapes.
