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FDA Commissioner Resignation

Updated 2026-05-12 18:35 UTC 2 sources Negative

President Trump has announced the resignation of FDA Commissioner Makary following industry and White House backlash over regulatory decisions.

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Axios
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is stepping down after a turbulent 13-month term marked by organizational upheaval, controversies over drug approvals and tensions with
2026-05-12 18:15 UTC
CNBC
Makary's tenure was marked by internal dysfunction at the FDA, leadership turmoil and mounting backlash from drugmakers and physicians on regulatory decisions.
2026-05-12 18:20 UTC
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